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Jan E. Bertram

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES
Tea, SD 57064
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CRD#: 1851477
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Professional summary


Jan E Bertram, who also goes by Jan Elaine Bell, Jan Elaine Bertram, Jan Elaine Hauffe, Jan Elaine Hauffe, is a registered financial professional currently at VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Tea, South Dakota.

Jan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Jan has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jan Elaine Bell | Jan Elaine Bertram | Jan Elaine Hauffe | Jan Elaine Hauffe

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 5, 2020 - Present

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
BD
CRD#: 44412
Tea, SD
Past

December 18, 2018 - January 10, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ORLANDO, FL
Past

December 15, 1995 - December 31, 2009

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
ORLANDO, FL
Past

December 7, 1995 - December 23, 2016

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
ORLANDO, FL
Past

July 25, 1995 - November 8, 1995

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 23, 1993 - August 1, 1995

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

July 8, 1991 - December 31, 1992

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 20, 1988 - April 12, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Florida
(10/5/2020)
RR
Michigan
(10/5/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(10/5/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/16/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/22/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VI
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: , 8-50699

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


Main Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Mailing Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone number
(605) 361-8230
Established
South Dakota since 10/03/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

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Company Information


VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412Tea, SD 57064

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