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David B. Townley

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CRD#: 1639007
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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.

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

David Bruce Townley, who also goes by Dave Townley, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. David had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Townley

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

February 3, 1999 - December 7, 2001

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

February 20, 1998 - December 31, 1998

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

June 20, 1996 - March 4, 1998

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

August 18, 1994 - December 31, 1995

NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 624
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

July 25, 1991 - September 29, 1992

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

November 24, 1987 - June 21, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 5/22/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WMA SECURITIES, INC.
WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625 / SEC#: , 8-45728

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Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2002
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Georgia since 04/14/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WORLD MONEY GROUP, INC.OWNER

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Arbitration6

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Company Information


WMA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32625

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