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David L. Wark

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CRD#: 1721088
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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 Lynes Wark, who also goes by Dave Wark, David L Wark, David Wark, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. David had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Wark | David L Wark | David Wark

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

June 18, 1997 - January 24, 2018

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 2, 1995 - June 26, 1997

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 18, 1994 - October 3, 1995

CALIBRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32120

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/7/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC
VINING SPARKS | VINING-SPARKS INVESTMENT BANKERS GROUP, L. P. | VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC | VINING-SPARKS IBG, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CRD#: 27502 / SEC#: , 8-43150

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Terminated by SEC on 11/26/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 10/27/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
COLEMAN, KAREN SUEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1485120
GLADNEY, HAROLD LAMARCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1189322
MEDFORD, MARK ANTHONYPRESIDENT/CEO/CHAIRMAN5582726
SHEA, MARTIN FLANAGAN JR.EVP & GENERAL COUNSEL4697655

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Company Information


VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

CRD#: 27502

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