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Bruce A. Western

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
CRD#: 1896024
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Bruce Allan WesternCREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS

Professional summary


Bruce Allan Western is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Bruce has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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.
1.KENWOOD PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH/CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402/EMPLOYEE/SINCE 1978/NON INVESTMENT RELATED/CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTOR/7 HOURS PER WEEK 2.KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52406/EMPLOYEE/SINCE 2002/NON INVESTMENT RELATED/MUSIC TEACHER/1-4 HOURS PER WEEK 3.MUSICIANS PROTECTIVE UNION INC./CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402/SINCE 2006/NON INVESTMENT RELATED/SECRATARY BUSINESS MANAGER FOR MUSICIANS UNION, TRACKING DUES, FILING FORMS & REPORTS, MEMBER CORRESPONDENCE, BOOKKEELPING/5% OF TIME DEVOTED PER WEEK 4.ISQ MUSIC/CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402/SINCE 1976/NON INVESTMENT RELATED/MUSIC INSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE, INSTRUMENT REPAIR AND MERCHANDISE SALES/35% OF TIME DEVOTED PER WEEK. 5.BRUCE WESTERN/CEDAR RAPIDS, IA/INVESTMENT RELATED/SINCE 1988/INSURANCE SALES/20% OF TIME DEVOTED PER WEEK 6.)CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSN-PRESENT CONCERTS TO THE PUBLIC-PRESIDENT-NON INVESTMENT RELATED-1-12 HRS/MO

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 24, 2013 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Current

June 24, 2013 - Present

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

October 3, 2011 - June 24, 2013

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46227
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

April 10, 2006 - September 30, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31898
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

February 26, 1997 - April 10, 2006

ASSIST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34902
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

May 22, 1992 - February 28, 1997

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

January 31, 1992 - May 21, 1992

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5322
Past

January 3, 1989 - January 21, 1992

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5322

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".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Indiana
(1/5/2026)
RR
Iowa
(6/24/2013)
IAR
Iowa
(6/24/2013)
RR
Texas
(3/8/2023)

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/23/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/29/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 9/16/1989
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/18/1992
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
170

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CPM (3/30/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,941,557,605

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032Cedar Rapids, IA

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