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John A. Franzese

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CRD#: 1639526
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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.

John Anthony Franzese, who also goes by John Franzese, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. John had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 2 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Franzese

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

March 3, 2003 - April 5, 2023

WASI

RIA
CRD#: 131689
Mill Valley, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 2/1/1996
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm


WA
WASI
WASI | WESTERN ANNUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 131689 / SEC#: 801-63382

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2012 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2022 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
25 Evergreen Ave Suite 6, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 888-3496
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts429
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 58,970,179

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Company Information


WASI

CRD#: 131689

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