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Paul D. Martinez

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CRD#: 1391802
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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.

Paul Daniel Martinez, who also goes by Dan Martinez, was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Paul had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Dan Martinez

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

May 26, 2017 - October 3, 2017

DALE BUCKNER, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116342
AMARILLO, TX
Past

July 13, 2015 - April 27, 2017

DALE BUCKNER, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 116342
AMARILLO, TX
Past

April 24, 2015 - September 14, 2017

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
AMARILLO, TX
Past

August 16, 2010 - April 14, 2015

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
AMARILLO, TX
Past

June 29, 2010 - April 14, 2015

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
AMARILLO, TX
Past

August 23, 1999 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

August 23, 1999 - July 20, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

March 5, 1997 - October 20, 1999

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

January 11, 1993 - March 13, 1997

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 26, 1989 - February 12, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 26, 1989 - February 12, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 14, 1985 - April 18, 1989

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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DALE BUCKNER, INC.
ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER, INC. DBA DALE BUCKNER AND ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER, INC. | DALE BUCKNER, INC DBA DALE BUCKNER AND ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER AND ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER | ASSET PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 116342 / SEC#: 801-110346

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2017 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2017 Terminated)

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: 8/5/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/7/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/14/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/22/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/13/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

DB
DALE BUCKNER, INC.
ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER, INC. DBA DALE BUCKNER AND ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER, INC. | DALE BUCKNER, INC DBA DALE BUCKNER AND ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER AND ASSET PLANNING GROUP | DALE BUCKNER | ASSET PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 116342 / SEC#: 801-110346

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/25/2017 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
301 S. Polk Suite 420, Amarillo, TX 79101
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 9700, Amarillo, TX 79105-9700
Phone number
+1 (806) 358-7977
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DALE BUCKNER, INC. (4/17/2025)
BRETT HANSEN SUPPLEMENT TO BROCHURE (3/28/2025)
DALE BUCKNER SUPPLEMENT TO BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts837
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 167,538,733

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Company Information

DALE BUCKNER, INC.

CRD#: 116342

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