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Thomas J. Press

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CRD#: 1367090
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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.

Thomas Jay Press was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Thomas had worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Past

June 28, 2005 - October 7, 2015

AMEGY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120145
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 20, 2003 - September 18, 2003

PORTIGON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 10050
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 2001 - August 9, 2001

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 26, 1981 - January 27, 1986

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/7/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

AI
AMEGY INVESTMENTS, INC.
AMEGY INVESTMENTS, INC. | SWBT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 120145 / SEC#: 801-61121, 8-65399

BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/18/2016
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Contact information

Main Address
4400 Post Oak Parkway, Houston, TX 77027-3421
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 02/14/2002
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A ANNUAL UPDATE EFFECTIVE 3-31-15 (3/31/2015)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ZB, N.A.OWNER
CHAPA, SCOTT EDWARDDIRECTOR / SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4309262
DILLARD, KARENASSISTANT SECRETARY
KNELL, TERRY LYNNVICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER & INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES1733584
NEWMAN, VALERIE LAYNEVICE PRESIDENT2763957
OUYANG, JANE JIADIRECTOR/SVP/CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/CFO/FINOP1817244
PAUL, ROSALIE JANISEASST. VICE PRESIDENT, COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INSURANCE ACTIVITIES2217903
SHELTON, ROBERT ANDREWSDIRECTOR / SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT2561167
TAYLOR, LINCOLN EARLPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR5011548

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Company Information

AMEGY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 120145

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