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Samuel H. Burke

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CRD#: 1353990
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Professional summary

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Samuel Harry Burke was a registered financial advisor .

Samuel is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1985. Samuel had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

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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)

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Experience

Past

October 7, 2013 - May 30, 2014

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
JOPLIN, MO
Past

January 6, 2011 - September 6, 2011

FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129502
SHELTON, CT
Past

May 29, 2009 - December 1, 2009

COMPASS EFFICIENT MODEL PORTFOLIOS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125568
SEATTLE, WA
Past

December 3, 2008 - August 19, 2010

SAMUELS CHASE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 36699
SANTA YSABEL, CA
Past

September 28, 2006 - August 7, 2008

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
MILLCREEK, WA
Past

September 30, 1996 - November 5, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

November 29, 1989 - November 14, 1996

EQUITY PROGRAMS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6100
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 1, 1985 - October 6, 1988

PSI SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10322

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/27/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/7/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/27/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22
Date: 3/28/1985
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Current Firm

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MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | STEELE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 47351 / SEC#: , 8-51758

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/05/2016
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Iowa since 04/05/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
S & M, LTD.SHAREHOLDER
DEEMER, BRUCE HARLANSECRETARY4590562
KELLER, MATTHEW BRIANPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5582015

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Company Information

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 47351

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