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John A. Nole

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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CRD#: 1609191
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Professional summary


John Anthony Nole, who also goes by John A Nole, is a registered financial professional currently at PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. John has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John A Nole

Other business activities


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John is licensed to sell insurance. The business is investment related and he does it out of his Paulson Investment Company Branch Office. Performs less than one hour per month, possibly during market hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 15, 2016 - Present

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 150 Second Ave. N. Suite 1550, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
BD
CRD#: 5670
St. Petersburg, FL
Past

April 2, 2020 - December 31, 2024

PAULSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 304328
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 27, 2017 - December 10, 2020

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5670
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

July 18, 2016 - June 23, 2017

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5670
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

February 5, 2014 - July 29, 2016

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 15007
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 5, 2014 - July 29, 2016

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 14, 2011 - February 6, 2014

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144426
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 14, 2011 - February 6, 2014

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 26, 2010 - October 14, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 48
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 26, 2010 - October 14, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 48
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 18, 2010 - September 7, 2010

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

RIA
CRD#: 110283
SARASOTA, FL
Past

March 31, 2010 - September 7, 2010

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20677
SARASOTA, FL
Past

July 31, 2007 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
SARASOTA, FL
Past

February 24, 2004 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
SARASOTA, FL
Past

November 7, 2000 - February 24, 2004

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 4, 1996 - November 13, 2000

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 8, 1995 - May 9, 1995

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 20, 1995 - January 1, 1996

FAB SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28212
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 17, 1994 - March 31, 1995

A. T. BROD & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 1319
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 9, 1992 - September 14, 1994

J. GREGORY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14892
Past

July 7, 1992 - July 15, 1992

TUSCANY EQUITY MANAGEMENT CORPORATI0N

BD
CRD#: 20016
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Past

November 10, 1988 - July 13, 1992

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

October 15, 1987 - November 17, 1988

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10635
Past

April 21, 1987 - July 13, 1992

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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

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California
(7/15/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(7/15/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/6/2021)
RR
Florida
(7/15/2016)
RR
Georgia
(7/15/2016)
RR
Illinois
(7/15/2016)
RR
Maryland
(8/18/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/8/2016)
RR
Michigan
(7/15/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(7/15/2016)
RR
Missouri
(6/20/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(8/1/2017)
RR
New York
(7/15/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(7/15/2016)
RR
North Dakota
(4/5/2021)
RR
Ohio
(7/15/2016)
RR
Oregon
(7/15/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/26/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(10/31/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(7/15/2016)
RR
Texas
(8/18/2016)
RR
Utah
(8/8/2023)
RR
Vermont
(1/24/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/15/2016)
RR
Washington
(7/22/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(11/20/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/28/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PI
PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC
PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC | PAULSON WEALTH ADVISORS | PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC | PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 5670 / SEC#: 801-107194, 8-26807

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


Main Address
10220 Sw Greenburg Rd Suite 465, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Mailing Address
10220 Sw Greenburg Rd Suite 380, Portland, OR 97223
Phone number
(503) 243-6000
Established
Delaware since 03/23/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PAULSON CAPITAL HOLDING COMPANY, LLCOWNER
CLARK, CHRISTOPHER STEVENCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER1952666
PARIGIAN, THOMAS STEWARTELECTED MANAGER1398840
SETTEDUCATI, ROBERT JOSEPHELECTED MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT1352722
DAVIS, TRENT DONALDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2137171
RASMUSSEN, KATHLEEN HATLELICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2608755
WINKS, MALCOLM ALEXANDERPRESIDENT AND CFO/FINOP5153752

Disclosures


Regulatory Event35
Civil Event1
Arbitration8
Bond1

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Company Information


PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 5670St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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