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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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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)SCHWAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC - DBA - 401 VIVIAN STREET SOUTH, ABERDEEN, SD 57401, PRESIDENT/52% OWNER, 95% OF TIME SPENT, ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENT ADVISORY, OVERALL MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE, AND PLANNING DESIGN, COMPENSATED BY SALARY AND PROFITS; ENTITIES OF SCHWAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC: SCHWAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC - RIA, ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES, PRESIDENT, COMPENSATED THROUGH SCHWAN FINANCIAL GROUP; SCHWAN FINANCIAL AGENCY, LLC - FIXED INSURANCE AGENCY, PRESIDENT,COMPENSATED THROUGH SCHWAN FINANCIAL GROUP. 2)SCHWAN FINANCIAL REAL ESTATE - 401 VIVIAN STREET SOUTH, ABERDEEN, SD 57401, MEMBER AND 52% OWNER, REAL ESTATE, OFFICE BUILDING USED FOR BUSINESS, COLLECT RENT, 2HRS SPENT PER YEAR, COMPENSATED BY RENT REVENUE. 3)FARMERS STATE BANK - BOARD MEMBER, 2HRS SPENT PER MONTH, COMPENSATED BY FLAT BOARD MEMBER FEE. 4)SCHWAN FAMILY LP - 1320 NORTH ARCH STREET, ABERDEEN, SD 57401, OWNS FARMLAND, COLLECT RENT, LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT, COMPENSATED BY RENTAL INCOME. 5) DIE KINDER, LLC - 24 5TH AVENUE, SE, ABERDEEN, SD 57401, OWNS REAL ESTATE - APARTMENTS, MEMBER, 0% TIME SPENT, $O COMPENSATION RECEIVED. 6) ARE, INC. - 401 VIVIAN STREET SOUTH, ABERDEEN, SD 57401, FIXED INSURANCE AND LTC COMMISSIONS TRAILS, PRESIDENT, LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT, COMPENSATED BY COMMISSIONS. 7) SD AVIATION, LLC - 401 VIVIAN STREET SOUTH, ABERDEEN 57401,OWNER, OWNS AND OPERATES AIRCRAFT, 0% OF TIME SPENT, $0 COMPENSATION. 8) THE WAKESIDE BAR AND GRILL - FOOD AND SERVICE BAR, MEMBER, INVESTOR, NOTE HOLDER, 1% OF TIME SPENT, COMPENSATION THROUGH FUTURE PURCHASE OF BUSINESS. 9) JONATHAN HIND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. - 4760 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY, SUITE 100, ST. PAUL, MN 55110, FIXED INSURANCE BROKERAGE, INDEPENDENT AGENT, LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT. 10) FUTURETRON, LLC - 12702 406TH AVENUE, GROTON, SD 57445, BOARD MEMBER/ADVISOR, AGRICULTURE RELATED BUSINESS, START UP BUSINESS, 2% OF TIME SPENT. 11) DYNAMIC FOOD INGREDIENTS CORP. - 15 BROADWAY NORTH, SUITE 500M FORGO, ND 58102; USES GREEN TECHNOLOGY TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP SWEETENERS FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; BOARD MEMBER; SERVE ON THE BOARD; 1% OF TIME SPENT 12)DART-THE DOWNTOWN ABERDEEN REVITALIZATION TEAM - 103 S MAIN STREET, ABERDEEN, SD 57401; REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN; SHAREHOLDER/INVESTOR; NO DUTIES; 0% OF TIME SPENT 13) SFG ACCOUNTING, PLLC - 401 VIVIAN STREET SOUTH, ABERDEEN, SD 57401; TAX PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; NO POSITION; NO DUTIES ON TAX SIDE ; 0% OF TIME SPENT 14) ACME, LLC STANDARD ETHANOL NEBRASKA - 1900 EAST STATE SARM ROAD PO BOX 1655, NORTH PLATTE, NE 69103; MANUFACTURES ETHANOL; INVESTMENT-RELATED; PASSIVE INVESTOR; NO DUTIES; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT 15) OBELE OIL CORP - 1485 WEST STATE ROUTE 89-A, SUITE 5; SEDONA, AZ 86336; CRUDE OIL AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY; PASSIVE INVESTOR; NO DUTIES; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT 16) MILLER ATHLETIC GOODS CO. INC - 3315 #58 6TH AVE SE ABERDEEN, SD 57401; SHOW BUSINESS; OWNER; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 2% OF TIME SPENT 17) ARTHUR VENTURES OPPORTUNITY FUND - 102 BROADWAY, SUITE 203, FARGO, ND 58102 - VENTURE CAPITAL; INVESTMENT RELATED; PASSIVE INVESTOR; 0% OF TIME SPENT 18) NYLARC HOLDING COMPANY, INC. - 51 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10010; REINSURING LIFE INSURANCE WRITTEN WITH NEW YORK LIFE; OFFICER & DIRECTOR, ON BOARD WHICH MANAGES COMPANY; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT 19) WIDESPREAD WIRELESS LLC - 4450 OLD CANTON ROAD, SUITE 207, JACKSON, MS 39211; PASSIVE INVESTMENT; SG AIRSPACE; LIMITED PARTNER; INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS; PASSIVE INVESTOR; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT 20) LINN GROVE DAKOTA 5, LP - 1201 MARQUETTE AVENUE, SUITE 350, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403; INVESTMENT RELATED; PRIVATE SECURITIES INVESTMENT; PASSIVE INVESTOR; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT.

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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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