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John U. Moorhead

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS,
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 1329616
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Professional summary


John Upshur Moorhead II, who also goes by Jay Moorhead, John Upshur Moorhead, is a registered financial professional currently at INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP. located in San Diego, California.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jay Moorhead | John Upshur Moorhead

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 5, 2016 - Present

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 154134
San Diego, CA
Past

August 17, 2009 - December 31, 2015

EWING BEMISS

BD
CRD#: 32214
New York, NY
Past

February 6, 2006 - February 1, 2010

WESTWOOD CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39551
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 2005 - June 22, 2005

CROWN INVESTMENT BANKING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 107217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 1, 2001 - February 18, 2003

CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 24790
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 1995 - March 24, 2003

VALUEMETRICS CAPITAL, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 35418
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
New York
(1/5/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/27/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


II
INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.
INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS CORP. | INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

CRD#: 154134 / SEC#: , 8-68609

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2025 Termination Requested)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2025 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11801 Domain Blvd 3rd Floor, Austin, TX 78758
Mailing Address
2900 North Quinlan Park Rd. Suite# 240-235, Austin, TX 78732
Phone number
(512) 266-3000
Established
Delaware since 04/07/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
6

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
IIB HOLDINGS, CORP.OWNER
FICHERA, DANTECEO/CFO3059445
GODDARD, HOUSTON ALLENCCO AND GENERAL COUNSEL1260759

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

CRD#: 154134San Diego, CA

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