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Timothy D. Austin

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CRD#: 1371904
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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.

Timothy David Austin was a registered financial professional .

Timothy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Timothy had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 22, 2000 - December 12, 2001

FINANCIAL AMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5100
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

May 8, 2000 - October 3, 2000

A. CH. SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44630
DAYTON, OH
Past

November 21, 1997 - October 6, 1998

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 25, 1990 - June 28, 1990

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 13, 1988 - April 25, 1990

UR FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10509
Past

July 27, 1988 - October 24, 1988

FINANCIAL AMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5100
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 28, 1987 - June 8, 1988

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

June 18, 1985 - April 24, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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: 6/21/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FINANCIAL AMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
FINANCIAL AMERICA SECURITIES, INC. | FINANCIAL AMERICA SECURITIES,INC.

CRD#: 5100 / SEC#: , 8-15719

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/14/2017
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Ohio since 03/04/1970
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RUKENBROD, JOHN DAVIDPRESIDENT /CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4505254
CONWAY, ROBERT GRAHAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER864388
GWYNNE LOUISE RUKENBRODSTOCKHOLDER

Disclosures


Regulatory Event14
Civil Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


FINANCIAL AMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 5100

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