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John A. Staab

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CRD#: 2038015
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Professional summary


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John Allan Staab was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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Experience


Past

February 13, 2012 - November 12, 2018

HKS WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 159910
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

November 4, 2011 - February 21, 2012

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 4, 2011 - February 21, 2012

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 9, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 9, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 26, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 26, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 13, 2000 - March 31, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 10, 2000 - March 31, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 28, 1996 - May 2, 1997

BNP PARIBAS PRIME BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1990 - July 5, 1994

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/7/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HKS WEALTH ADVISORS
HKS WEALTH ADVISORS | HKS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 159910 / SEC#: 801-72995

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Contact information


Main Address
18w140 Butterfield Rd Suite 1110, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HKS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC FORM ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT (3/12/2018)

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Company Information


HKS WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 159910

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