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John Spiro Koudounis

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 1878118·38 years experience

Professional Summary

John Spiro Koudounis is a registered financial advisor currently at CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois. John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC·CRD# 19850
BD
215 North Peoria Street #600/1100/1200, Chicago, IL 60607
April 27, 2016 - Present
MIZUHO SECURITIES USA LLC·CRD# 19647
BD
New York, NY
May 22, 2008 - April 1, 2016
ABN AMRO INCORPORATED·CRD# 15776
BD
Stamford, CT
June 14, 2006 - May 5, 2008
LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 20373
BD
Chicago, IL
October 3, 2005 - October 1, 2007
ABN AMRO INCORPORATED·CRD# 15776
BD
Stamford, CT
October 14, 1997 - October 5, 2005
HARRIS NESBITT CORP.·CRD# 7299
BD
Chicago, IL
November 22, 1995 - October 20, 1997
ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED·CRD# 20
BD
July 5, 1994 - June 8, 1995
CLAYTON BROWN & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 3664
BD
Chicago, IL
February 28, 1992 - July 11, 1994
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
November 23, 1988 - February 12, 1992

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Current Firm

CF
CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 19850 / SEC#: 8-37854
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787

Mailing Address

2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787

Phone Number

(630) 245-7200

Established

Delaware since 09/15/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CALAMOS INVESTMENTS LLCSOLE MEMBER/MANAGER—
KOUDOUNIS, JOHN SPIROPRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1878118
DUFRESNE, DANIEL LEOEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2852606
HELMETAG, CHRISTIAN ALLANFINANCIAL OPERATION PRINCIPAL5282700
HELMETAG, CHRISTIAN ALLANPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5282700
KILEY, THOMAS PATRICKSVP CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER2869770
KILEY, THOMAS PATRICKPRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER2869770
OJALA, ERIK DONALDSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4758365
OJALA, ERIK DONALDGENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY4758365

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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Alabama
(4/27/2016)
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Alaska
(4/27/2016)
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Arizona
(4/27/2016)
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Arkansas
(4/27/2016)
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California
(4/27/2016)
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Colorado
(4/27/2016)
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Connecticut
(4/27/2016)
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Delaware
(4/27/2016)
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District of Columbia
(4/27/2016)
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Florida
(4/27/2016)
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Georgia
(4/27/2016)
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Hawaii
(4/27/2016)
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Idaho
(4/27/2016)
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Illinois
(4/27/2016)
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Indiana
(4/27/2016)
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Iowa
(4/27/2016)
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Kansas
(4/27/2016)
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Kentucky
(4/27/2016)
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Louisiana
(4/27/2016)
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Maine
(4/27/2016)
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Maryland
(4/27/2016)
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Massachusetts
(4/27/2016)
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Michigan
(4/27/2016)
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Minnesota
(4/27/2016)
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Mississippi
(4/27/2016)
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Missouri
(4/27/2016)
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Montana
(4/27/2016)
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Nebraska
(4/27/2016)
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Nevada
(4/27/2016)
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New Hampshire
(4/27/2016)
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New Jersey
(4/27/2016)
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New Mexico
(4/27/2016)
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New York
(4/27/2016)
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North Carolina
(4/27/2016)
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North Dakota
(4/27/2016)
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Ohio
(4/28/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/27/2016)
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Oregon
(4/27/2016)
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Pennsylvania
(4/27/2016)
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Puerto Rico
(4/27/2016)
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Rhode Island
(4/27/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(4/27/2016)
RR
South Dakota
(4/27/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(4/27/2016)
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Texas
(4/27/2016)
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Utah
(4/27/2016)
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Vermont
(4/27/2016)
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Virgin Islands
(4/27/2016)
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Virginia
(4/27/2016)
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Washington
(4/27/2016)
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West Virginia
(4/27/2016)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/27/2016)
RR
Wyoming
(4/27/2016)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1988About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 24 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2001About the Series 9 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 10 exam
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