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Dennis L. Southern
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
Charlotte, NC 28210
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CRD#: 1986881
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Professional summary
Dennis Lee Southern is a registered financial professional currently at INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dennis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Dennis has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 2, 2025 - Present
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past
September 23, 2021 - January 7, 2025
SAYBRUS EQUITY SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 153319
HARTFORD, CT
Past
December 19, 2017 - September 29, 2021
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
June 24, 2009 - July 24, 2017
AMERICAN EQUITY CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 45288
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
April 22, 2008 - October 16, 2008
AMERICAN EQUITY CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 45288
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2007
MIDWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 116932
MARSHALLTOWN, IA
Past
November 1, 1999 - October 26, 2007
OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 42060
MARSHALLTOWN, IA
Past
March 19, 1999 - November 1, 1999
GENEVA SECURITIES,INC.
BD
CRD#: 16178
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past
August 24, 1992 - March 15, 1999
STANTON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 29462
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past
September 19, 1989 - September 9, 1992
PIPER SANDLER & CO.
BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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
Florida(4/2/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IP
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC. | INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC
CRD#: 146344 / SEC#: 801-78702, 8-67812
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2013 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/9/2014 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2013 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2013 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/10/2014 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2013 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/10/2013 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone number
(704) 708-5461
Established
North Carolina since 11/19/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
297
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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