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Thomas K. Ray

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C.
Charlotte, NC 28217
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CRD#: 1867979
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Professional summary

Thomas Kiplen Ray, who also goes by Kip Ray, is a registered financial professional currently at SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Thomas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Kip Ray

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 13, 2015 - Present

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

Office #1: 820 Tyvola Road, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28217
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43035
Charlotte, NC
Past

August 18, 2014 - March 12, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WAYNESVILLE, NC
Past

March 30, 2007 - September 18, 2014

DALTON STRATEGIC INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 23485
WAYNESVILLE, NC
Past

February 22, 2007 - March 14, 2007

DALTON STRATEGIC INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 23485
WAYNESVILLE, NC
Past

October 28, 2005 - March 7, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
WAYNESVILLE, NC
Past

February 11, 1997 - October 20, 2005

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

January 17, 1995 - March 19, 1997

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

November 8, 1988 - January 16, 1995

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN

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
North Carolina
(3/13/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(9/7/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/7/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/7/1988
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SI
SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.
SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS N.A., INC. | SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

CRD#: 43035 / SEC#: , 8-50127

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/7/2019 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2016 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/6/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/16/2015 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/21/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
820 Tyvola Road-suite 104 Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28217-3528
Mailing Address
820 Tyvola Road-suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone number
(704) 527-7873
Established
North Carolina since 12/06/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
2

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BLACK, JONATHAN HARRISONPRESIDENT/CEO/CCO/FINOP4975641
PLEXICO, RONALD DAVID JRPRINCIPAL2122340

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Arbitration3

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Company Information

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

CRD#: 43035Charlotte, NC 28217

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