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Carl L. Means

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CRD#: 1770346
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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.

Carl Lester Means JR, who also goes by Carl L Means Jr, Carl Lester Means, was a registered financial professional .

Carl is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Carl had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 55 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Carl L Means Jr | Carl Lester Means

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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Experience


Past

September 4, 2018 - October 17, 2025

ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17433
Kansas City, MO
Past

October 24, 2013 - June 18, 2018

STERN BROTHERS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 16325
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

September 18, 2012 - August 6, 2013

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

December 16, 2009 - December 31, 2010

BANKERS & INVESTORS CO.

BD
CRD#: 6874
KANSAS CITY, KS
Past

April 17, 1997 - December 19, 2001

SECURITY INVESTMENT COMPANY OF KANSAS CITY

BD
CRD#: 18783
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

January 13, 1997 - April 2, 1997

WALDRON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 868
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 18, 1993 - November 25, 1996

COASTAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27834
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 23, 1993 - April 27, 1993

THOMAS GREEN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 571
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 23, 1992 - August 20, 1992

REYNOLDS KENDRICK STRATTON, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10414
Past

March 27, 1992 - June 19, 1992

DEUTSCHE IXE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7172
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 12, 1991 - March 13, 1992

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

September 4, 1990 - October 2, 1990

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 29, 1989 - September 4, 1990

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/30/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/28/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AS
ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.
ACADEMY ASSET MANAGEMENT | STERLING INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | LASALLE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17433 / SEC#: , 8-35173

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
622 3rd Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
622 3rd Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(646) 736-3995
Established
Delaware since 11/07/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MIMS, RONALD CHANCECHAIRMAN, CEO5637540
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RFINOP4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RCOO4959159
MCCONKEY, PHILIP JOSEPHVICE CHAIRMAN3253139
WILCOX, SPENCER HAMILTONPRESIDENT5802885
BOYD, MICHAEL BARTOWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL,REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, AML OFFICER2557814

Disclosures


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Company Information


ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17433

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