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Craig W. Klenk

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES
League City, TX 77573
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CRD#: 1692521
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Professional summary

Craig Warren Klenk is a registered financial professional currently at AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in League City, Texas.

Craig is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Craig has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 2, 2026 - Present

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2525 South Shore Blvd., League City, TX 77573
BD
CRD#: 300285
League City, TX
Past

April 11, 2013 - January 23, 2026

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 158883
GALVESTON, TX
Past

August 23, 2010 - April 1, 2011

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 29, 2009 - May 21, 2010

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
BREWTON, AL
Past

August 15, 2002 - January 2, 2004

UNDERWRITERS EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 36537
HARRISBURG, PA
Past

December 1, 1997 - July 15, 2002

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

October 25, 1996 - December 1, 1997

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 28, 1994 - July 2, 2002

INTERLINK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30505
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

July 23, 1993 - December 31, 1995

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

BD
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 17, 1992 - July 19, 1993

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

July 18, 1989 - July 7, 1992

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA

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.

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RR
Texas
(3/2/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/17/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/28/2009
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/15/1989
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 1/4/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/27/1993
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AF
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL MARKETS | LOCKTON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300285 / SEC#: , 8-70298

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

Main Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mailing Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone number
(515) 443-3527
Established
North Carolina since 07/13/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NC SECURITIES HOLDCO, LLCPARENT CO
ALBERTI, GREGORY MICHAELPRINCIPAL/VICE PRESIDENT5023476
BAILEY, ELIZABETH EILEENCOO/CCO4154255
HAYES, SUSAN ANNCFO/FINOP2856326

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Company Information

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 300285League City, TX 77573

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