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John P. Schwan

SCHWAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Aberdeen, SD 57401
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CRD#: 1421895
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Professional summary


John Paul Schwan is a registered financial advisor currently at SCHWAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 26, 2004 - Present

SCHWAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 401 Vivian Street S., Aberdeen, SD 57401
RIA
CRD#: 127313
Aberdeen, SD
Past

July 15, 2010 - August 18, 2022

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
ABERDEEN, SD
Past

September 20, 2005 - August 6, 2010

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ABERDEEN, SD
Past

September 9, 2002 - May 25, 2004

EIDE BAILLY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113564
ABERDEEN, SD
Past

March 16, 2001 - September 20, 2005

CAP PRO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103953
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 6, 1995 - March 19, 2001

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

March 26, 1986 - July 6, 1995

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alaska
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Arizona
(2/3/2023)
IAR
Florida
(12/9/2022)
IAR
Iowa
(7/22/2004)
IAR
Louisiana
(8/10/2020)
IAR
Michigan
(7/31/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(7/27/2023)
IAR
Mississippi
(3/22/2022)
IAR
North Dakota
(8/9/2004)
IAR
South Dakota
(5/26/2004)
IAR
Texas
(8/7/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/10/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SCHWAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
SCHWAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | THE LEGACY PARTNERS ADVISORS,LLC

CRD#: 127313 / SEC#: 801-68527

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2012 Terminated)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2012 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2022 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2012 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2020 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2012 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2012 Approved)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2022 Approved)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2009 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2019 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/3/2012 Approved)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/7/2020 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
401 Vivian Street S., Aberdeen, SD 57401
Mailing Address
Phone number
(605) 225-1047
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

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Company Information


SCHWAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 127313Aberdeen, SD 57401

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