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John F. Hughes

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CRD#: 1399341
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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.

John Francis Hughes, who also goes by Jack Hughes, John Francis Hughes, John F Hughes, John Hughes, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. John had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jack Hughes | John Francis Hughes | John F Hughes | John Hughes

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

September 29, 2022 - January 24, 2023

IAFF-FC INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 318120
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 3, 2020 - August 31, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

June 3, 2020 - August 31, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

March 9, 2020 - April 14, 2020

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
York, ME
Past

March 9, 2020 - April 14, 2020

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 22, 2019 - December 20, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

January 8, 2019 - July 25, 2019

HAMERSLEY PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 131134
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 7, 2018 - July 12, 2018

HUNTWICKE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146993
Topsfield, MA
Past

October 7, 2016 - February 15, 2017

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
WALTHAM, MA
Past

April 19, 2016 - May 18, 2016

AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147763
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 1996 - December 1, 2014

BEANPOT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39549
WINNETKA, IL
Past

August 27, 1985 - January 29, 1987

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/6/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


II
IAFF-FC INVESTMENTS LLC
IAFF FINANCIAL CORPORATION INVESTMENTS, LLC | IAFF-FC INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 318120 / SEC#: , 8-70884

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1750 New York Avenue Nw Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
Mailing Address
1750 New York Avenue Nw Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006
Phone number
(202) 737-1125
Established
Delaware since 12/06/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
IAFF FINANCIAL CORPORATIONMEMBER
BARENBOIM, LEONARDCCO, AMLCO1523181
GEORGE, KENNETH RONALDFINOP, PFO, POO2643369
WESTCOTT, ALLAN FREDERICKCEO1052787

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Company Information


IAFF-FC INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 318120

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