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Donald R. Dean

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CRD#: 1501765
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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.

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Donald Ray Dean, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Donald had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 21, 2018 - December 31, 2021

DEAN FINANCIAL ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 292122
LILBURN, GA
Past

September 19, 2008 - August 19, 2009

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
LILBURN, GA
Past

November 14, 2005 - September 23, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
LILBURN, GA
Past

February 5, 2003 - January 22, 2013

DEAN FINANCIAL ADVISORY, INC

RIA
CRD#: 125049
LILBURN, GA
Past

April 28, 1993 - September 7, 2005

DUNWOODY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31183
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 2, 1991 - May 11, 1993

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 22, 1988 - July 10, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 22, 1988 - July 10, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

May 22, 1986 - July 10, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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DEAN FINANCIAL ADVISORY
DEAN FINANCIAL ADVISORY

CRD#: 292122 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Lilburn, GA
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Company Information


DEAN FINANCIAL ADVISORY

CRD#: 292122

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