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Larry L. Franke

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CRD#: 1310688
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Larry Leroy Franke was a registered financial professional .

Larry is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Larry had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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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

November 6, 1991 - February 2, 1993

SMITH, BENTON & HUGHES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20877
Past

April 25, 1991 - September 4, 1991

BURNETT, GREY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23430
Past

November 28, 1990 - February 20, 1991

WILLIAM BARTON FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13893
Past

June 28, 1988 - September 25, 1990

TRI-BRADLEY INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 14208
Past

February 18, 1988 - March 4, 1988

TRI-BRADLEY INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 14208
Past

December 8, 1986 - December 2, 1987

K.A. KNAPP & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13338
Past

October 26, 1984 - October 10, 1986

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096

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: 11/1/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SMITH, BENTON & HUGHES, INC.
SMITH, BENTON & HUGHES, INC.

CRD#: 20877 / SEC#: , 8-38535

BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/20/1998
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Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Colorado since 08/11/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

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Company Information


SMITH, BENTON & HUGHES, INC.

CRD#: 20877

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