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John M. Sealy

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CRD#: 1886129
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Professional summary


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John Michael Sealy was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. John had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
RENT-A-HANDYMAN, INC., NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 6411 Highgate, Dallas, TX 75214, OWNER, FOUNDED OCT 1988, 10-15 HOURS/MONTH-EVENINGS, DUTIES: ASSIGN JOBS TO MEN. Crescent Advisor Group, Inc. Investment Related. 8750 N. Central Expy #750 Dallas, TX 75231. Investment Advisor Representative. 02/2016. 10 hours/month, 10 during trading hours. Provide investment advice. Self Employed, not investment related. 6411 Highgate, Dallas, TX 75214. Independent insurance agent offering Life & Health insurance. Began sometime in 1983. 2 hours/month, 2 during trading hours. Not an active business but remain licensed. Self employed real estate broker, not active but remain licensed.

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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

June 1, 2016 - February 2, 2023

CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115974
Dallas, TX
Past

June 13, 2013 - February 2, 2023

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114993
PLANO, TX
Past

July 16, 2012 - January 28, 2013

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20291
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 24, 2005 - July 12, 2012

MILKIE/FERGUSON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17606
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 21, 2004 - February 16, 2005

SOUTHWEST TEXAS CAPITAL, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104200
PLANO, TX
Past

October 20, 2003 - April 29, 2004

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 17, 2000 - May 30, 2003

RIVERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40418
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 23, 1998 - March 15, 2000

ROCKCREST SECURITIES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 41089
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 8, 1995 - March 4, 1998

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 4, 1994 - November 6, 1995

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 29, 1993 - March 15, 1994

FIRST LONDON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29709
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 30, 1993 - October 26, 1993

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 1989 - April 23, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.
CASTLE FINANCIAL, LLC. | VALAD PLUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LOWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY CAPITAL ADVISORY, LLC | HAST FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974 / SEC#: 801-127131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2013 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/26/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.
CASTLE FINANCIAL, LLC. | VALAD PLUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LOWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY CAPITAL ADVISORY, LLC | HAST FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974 / SEC#: 801-127131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 490-0150
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EVAUL 2024 (12/26/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts467
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 282,987,504

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Company Information


CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974

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