JB
Joseph F. Bear
CREWS & ASSOCIATES
MONTGOMERY, AL 36104
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CRD#: 1860925
JB
Professional summary
Joseph Franklin Bear III, who also goes by Jody Bear III, Joseph Franklin Bear, is a registered financial professional currently at CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Montgomery, Alabama.
Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Joseph has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 50, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Jody Bear Iii | Joseph Franklin Bear
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 6, 2004 - Present
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Office #1: 606 Clay Street, Montgomery, AL 36104Office #2: 151 E. County Hwy 30-a, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459RIA
BD
CRD#: 8052
MONTGOMERY, AL
Past
April 9, 2002 - June 14, 2004
COASTAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 27834
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 13, 1998 - March 18, 2002
SOUTHSTATE|DUNCANWILLIAMS SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6950
MEMPHIS (SHELBY), TN
Past
January 18, 1994 - February 9, 1998
BLOUNT PARRISH & COMPANY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16456
MONTGOMERY, AL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(7/6/2004)
RR
Arkansas(7/6/2004)
RR
Florida(4/19/2005)
RR
Mississippi(4/19/2005)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
521 President Clinton Avenue Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1696, Little Rock, AR 72203-1696
Phone number
(501) 907-2000
Established
Arkansas since 07/06/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
130
SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CREWS CORE HOLDING COMPANY | OWNER | |
| BEARDSLEY, SCOTT ARTHUR | SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | 2349866 |
| BUMPERS, JOSEPH PARROTT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4336359 |
| CLAY, DENNIS CHARLES | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 1233857 |
| JONES, JAMES STEPHEN | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 502536 |
| MEYER, DAMON CHRISTIAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4133916 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 336 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 149,386,233 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 15 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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