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James R. Kneen

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CRD#: 2037714
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Russell Kneen, who also goes by James R Kneen, Jim Kneen, Jimbo Kneen, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. James had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James R Kneen | Jim Kneen | Jimbo Kneen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

January 29, 2013 - September 6, 2018

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
TEMPE, AZ
Past

August 7, 2007 - December 5, 2012

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

July 19, 2006 - June 25, 2007

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41081
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

November 4, 2005 - June 7, 2006

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

July 19, 2002 - October 18, 2005

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

August 15, 2001 - March 18, 2002

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

April 14, 1998 - May 14, 1999

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 22, 1996 - January 26, 1998

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 18, 1995 - August 22, 1996

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 4, 1994 - April 25, 1995

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 17, 1990 - July 17, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 17, 1990 - July 17, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/9/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036 / SEC#: , 8-50128

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
Mailing Address
One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
Phone number
(833) 430-8518
Established
Delaware since 11/27/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENTSHAREHOLDER3487
COOK, KRISTYNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR4215717
FARNEY, JON CHARLESPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2839964
GHANBARPOUR, ARASHVICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR5129325
HINTZ, SCOTT ALEXANDERVICE PRESIDENT - FINANCIAL AND SECRETARY2004555
LUDWIG, TERRENCE MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND TREASURER3231040
MINEAU, SARAHSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR4634160
MONTGOMERY, BRADLEY DOYLESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2913835
PRESTON, BRIAN LYNNANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL COMPLIANCE OFFICER4312143
WILLARD, DANIEL NELSONASSISTANT SECRETARY AND COUNSEL5207081

Disclosures


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Company Information


STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 43036

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