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John A. Westerman

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CRD#: 1236905
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Alan Westerman was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. John had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 18, 2013 - December 31, 2015

MORRIS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13181
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 14, 2011 - December 16, 2011

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
CARMEL, IN
Past

August 11, 2008 - October 8, 2009

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
CARMEL, IN
Past

December 17, 2001 - May 10, 2007

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 17, 1995 - December 17, 2001

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 30, 1993 - December 31, 1993

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 24, 1984 - March 29, 1993

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/23/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MG
MORRIS GROUP, INC.
MORRIS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13181 / SEC#: , 8-28916

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8445 Keystone Xing Suite 240, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
8445 Keystone Xing Suite 240, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone number
(317) 217-5440
Established
Indiana since 10/22/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SIMMONS, JOHN RYANCCO, PRESIDENT4492497
REYNOLDS, MATTHEW MARKFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PRINCIPAL (FINOP)4077413
SIMMONS, JOHN BASILVICE PRESIDENT1355715

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Company Information


MORRIS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13181

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