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John S. Somers

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CRD#: 1485587
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Professional summary


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John Smocer Somers was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. John had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

April 5, 2021 - July 18, 2022

COBALT CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136161
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

June 19, 2015 - November 5, 2020

ALT FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146547
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 2014 - June 2, 2015

INTEGRITY FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 26293
MINOT, ND
Past

November 21, 2006 - December 5, 2012

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

April 14, 2005 - October 9, 2006

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

September 28, 1998 - December 7, 2004

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

July 2, 1998 - September 2, 1998

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 9, 1997 - June 4, 1998

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

September 3, 1996 - May 7, 1997

OCC DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 18541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 9, 1996 - July 10, 1996

ASSETMARK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 37583
PLEASANT HILL, CA
Past

January 31, 1995 - February 24, 1995

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 11, 1993 - January 31, 1995

TRANSAMERICA FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3554
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 6, 1991 - August 9, 1993

NSR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20271
ENFIELD, CT
Past

March 14, 1990 - July 5, 1990

W.J. NOLAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16465
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 26, 1989 - February 20, 1990

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 1, 1988 - January 26, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

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: 1/11/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COBALT CAPITAL, INC.
COBALT CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 136161 / SEC#: , 8-66979

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


Main Address
801 International Parkway Suite 500 Pmb #5242, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Mailing Address
801 International Parkway Suite 500 Pmb #5242, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone number
(407) 649-3150
Established
Florida since 03/18/2005
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHICK, BENJAMIN MELVINPRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT, CEO4897243
MEGENITY, BRIAN MCDONALDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2889637
OHAB, PAMELA CATHYFINOP2700308

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Company Information


COBALT CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 136161

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