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Travis N. Duren

CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP
DALLAS, TX 75231
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CRD#: 1589445
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Professional summary


Travis Nick Duren, who also goes by Nick Duren, is a registered financial advisor currently at CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC. located in Dallas, Texas and CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC. located in Plano, Texas.

Travis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Travis has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nick Duren

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.
SOVEREIGN EQUITY INSURANCE AGENCY. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 4975 Preston Park Blvd #820., Plano, TX 75093. INSURANCE SALES. PRESIDENT. 2003. 4 HOURS/MONTH, ALL DURING TRADING HOURS. OVERSEE INSURANCE AGENCY. CRESCENT Securities GROUP, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED. 4975 Preston Park Blvd. #820, Plano, TX 75093. Broker/Dealer. PRESIDENT. Also a registered representative. 04/2002. 200 HOURS/MONTH, 150 DURING TRADING HOURS. OVERSEE AND MANAGE B/D. SOVEREIGN EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED. 4975 Preston Park Blvd. #820, Plano, TX 75093. PRESIDENT. GENERAL PARTNER OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. 2002. 15 HOURS/MONTH, 8 DURING TRADING HOURS. MANAGE PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS. D2 Equity HOLDINGS, INC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 4975 Preston Park Blvd. #820, Plano, TX 75093. HOLDING COMPANY FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANIES. PRESIDENT. 2001. 12 HOURS/MONTH, 8 DURING TRADING HOURS. MANAGE BUSINESSES. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. Investment related. 4975 Preston Park Blvd. #820, Plano, TX 75093. RIA. President. 12/2001. 200 Hours/Month, 150 during trading hours. Crescent Consulting Services, LLC. Indirectly investment related. 4975 Preston Park Blvd. #820, Plano, TX 75093. Consulting regarding capital raising for other companies. Managing Member. 09/2024. 20 hours/month, 10 during trading hours. Oversee a team of professionals that advise companies in preparing to seek outside capital for their business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2003 - Present

CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 8750 N Central Expy Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75231Office #2: 4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
RIA
CRD#: 115974
DALLAS, TX
Current

December 14, 2001 - Present

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093Office #2: 4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
BD
CRD#: 114993
Plano, TX
Past

August 18, 2003 - December 7, 2009

SOVEREIGN EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115938
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 14, 1993 - January 3, 2002

FLEXVEST SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20728
DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.
CASTLE FINANCIAL, LLC. | VALAD PLUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LOWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY CAPITAL ADVISORY, LLC | HAST FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974 / SEC#: 801-127131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2013 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(6/15/2004)
RR
Arkansas
(8/15/2016)
RR
California
(2/11/2002)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/28/2008)
RR
Indiana
(11/19/2008)
RR
Kansas
(3/23/2004)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/10/2003)
RR
Minnesota
(11/26/2003)
RR
Nebraska
(11/2/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/11/2018)
RR
New Mexico
(8/16/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(1/10/2017)
RR
Ohio
(9/2/2010)
RR
Puerto Rico
(10/7/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(6/12/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(7/19/2017)
RR
Texas
(11/30/2001)
IAR
Texas
(11/5/2003)
RR
Utah
(4/20/2018)
RR
Vermont
(7/24/2018)
RR
Virginia
(2/26/2002)
RR
West Virginia
(3/31/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/21/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CA
CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.
CASTLE FINANCIAL, LLC. | VALAD PLUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LOWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY CAPITAL ADVISORY, LLC | HAST FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974 / SEC#: 801-127131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 490-0150
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EVAUL 2024 (12/26/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts467
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 282,987,504

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Company Information


CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974Dallas, TX 75231

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