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Jay W. Taylor

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CRD#: 1625378
JT

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Jay William Taylor, who also goes by William Taylor, was a registered financial professional .

Jay is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Jay had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William Taylor

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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None

Experience


Past

October 30, 2001 - August 6, 2003

GREAT AMERICAN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28489
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 27, 2001 - October 23, 2001

FIRST ATLANTA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18200
DESTIN, FL
Past

April 26, 1999 - May 22, 2000

GLOBALINK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29721
PASADENA, CA
Past

October 7, 1997 - April 9, 1999

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 17, 1997 - October 3, 1997

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

May 10, 1996 - January 10, 1997

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18969
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 26, 1996 - June 4, 1996

SMITH, BENTON & HUGHES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20877
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 20, 1993 - October 10, 1995

TORREY PINES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17120
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 11, 1992 - September 15, 1993

FORTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28784
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 16, 1989 - April 14, 1992

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8350
DENVER, CO
Past

June 25, 1987 - June 2, 1989

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/23/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GA
GREAT AMERICAN INVESTORS, INC.
GREAT AMERICAN INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 28489 / SEC#: , 8-44380

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


Main Address
6025 Metcalf Lane, Overland Park, KS 66202
Mailing Address
6025 Metcalf Lane, Overland Park, KS 66202
Phone number
(913) 384-1800
Established
Kansas since 04/05/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (22 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COLBURN, EDWARD NELSON JRPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1079357
HELLER, JEFFREY PHILIPFINOP3139370

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


GREAT AMERICAN INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 28489

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