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Arthur L. Ruby

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CRD#: 1693969
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Professional summary


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

Arthur Lee Ruby, who also goes by Arg Ruby, Art Ruby, was a registered financial professional .

Arthur is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Arthur had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Arg Ruby | Art Ruby

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 15, 1995 - September 19, 1996

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

August 5, 1993 - April 19, 1994

L.C. WEGARD & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3722
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 24, 1988 - July 12, 1993

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1987 - May 31, 1988

SHERWOOD CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10474

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BF
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Mailing Address
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone number
(319) 447-5700
Established
Iowa since 03/13/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
100

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY100% OWNER
BERTHEL, THOMAS JOSEPHCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT823289
CHAPMAN, KIMBERLY KAREN EARLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2527036
CHRISTOFFERSON, ANDREW JAMESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT3248381
DAVENPORT, SHELLEY RAEVICE PRESIDENT LEGAL & REGULATORY MATTERS2131376
HOHN, JAMES RALPHVICE PRESIDENT/TECHNOLOGY5413776
MURPHY, RICHARD MAURICEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4893748
NOETHEN, BRITTANY MICHELLECHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER2610543
RUPP, BRIAN MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER6721718
SCHAUL, JOANNA MARIECHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER/SECRETARY4947759
SWARTZENDRUBER, PAIGE NICHOLECHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER4575768
WILCOX, RANDY AUSTINVICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE/OSJ MANAGER4346998

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,408
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 798,130,823

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration15
Bond1

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Company Information


BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609

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