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Robert M. Safford

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CRD#: 1329913
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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.

Robert Michael Safford was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Robert had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 52 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 10, 2006 - February 8, 2010

WELLS NELSON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 104030
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 6, 2001 - December 16, 2005

GEORGE K. BAUM & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 36354
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

February 12, 1996 - August 10, 2001

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 14, 1995 - January 2, 1996

LINTZ GLOVER WHITE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22906
VALLEY VILLAGE, CA
Past

June 1, 1992 - May 18, 1995

LLAMA COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 22440
FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Past

August 14, 1990 - January 15, 1992

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 26, 1989 - July 6, 1990

HOWARD, WEIL, LABOUISSE, FRIEDRICHS INC.

BD
CRD#: 414
NEW ORLEANS, LA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 9/21/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WELLS NELSON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
WELLS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | WELLS NELSON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

CRD#: 104030 / SEC#: , 8-52490

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Terminated by SEC on 12/01/2019
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Contact information


Main Address
Two Leadership Square 211 N. Robinson Suite 1600, Oklahoma, OK, 73102
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Oklahoma since 02/07/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
D.A. DAVIDSON COMPANIESHOLDING COMPANY
NELSON, RANDALL WARRENPRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER/FINOP2105965
WELLS, EDWARD FRANKLINCHAIRMAN/SEC/TREAS/MANAGING MEMBER/CCO1561794

Disclosures


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Company Information


WELLS NELSON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

CRD#: 104030

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