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Joan A. West

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CRD#: 1784499
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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.

Joan Atkins West, who also goes by Joan Marcella Atkins, Joan Atkins Marcella, Joan A West, was a registered financial professional .

Joan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Joan had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 28 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joan Marcella Atkins | Joan Atkins Marcella | Joan A West

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

November 12, 2003 - January 5, 2017

FIRST BALLANTYNE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 125393
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 24, 2000 - May 1, 2003

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 15, 1998 - November 4, 1999

FIRST TRYON SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7336
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 1/7/1998
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Current Firm


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FIRST BALLANTYNE, LLC
FIRST BALLANTYNE, LLC

CRD#: 125393 / SEC#: , 8-65792

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


Main Address
13950 Ballantyne Corporate Place Suite 185, Charlotte, NC 28277-2747
Mailing Address
13950 Ballantyne Corporate Place Suite 185, Charlotte, NC 28277-2747
Phone number
(704) 927-2900
Established
North Carolina since 12/30/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EDWARDS, CHRISTOPHER SCARRCEO2613607
FORD, JAMES MICHAEL MR.PRESIDENT4778415
ANDERSON, TROY WILLIAMREGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE4452390
ALEXANDER III, FRED CALVINREGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE4129726
TEAM, JOHN STEPHENCFO, FINOP, CCO4378014

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


FIRST BALLANTYNE, LLC

CRD#: 125393

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