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Bruce A. Western
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
CRD#: 1896024
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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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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
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
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
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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
Iowa(6/24/2013)
IAR
Iowa(6/24/2013)
RR
Texas(3/8/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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
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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
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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