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Dennis M. Finneran

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CRD#: 208034
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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.

Dennis Michael Finneran was a registered financial professional .

Dennis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. Dennis had worked at 26 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, PC, Series 1, Series 28, Series 14, Series 24, Series 53 and Series 8 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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None

Experience


Past

June 19, 2013 - October 13, 2020

HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149907
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 4, 2010 - November 20, 2012

LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 38751
CAZENOVIA, NY
Past

June 2, 2004 - January 13, 2010

WATER TOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 129969
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

March 25, 2004 - March 5, 2010

GUZMAN & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 21013
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

December 15, 2000 - March 5, 2010

GUZMAN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 21013
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

October 23, 2000 - December 20, 2000

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

September 11, 1998 - October 24, 2000

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 1, 1996 - September 17, 1998

WILLIAM R. HOUGH & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2235
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

November 9, 1995 - July 10, 1996

GUZMAN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 21013
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

January 6, 1994 - January 20, 1995

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 6, 1992 - January 6, 1994

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 23, 1991 - July 14, 1992

SHAY GOVERNMENT SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 27214
Past

January 23, 1991 - July 14, 1992

SHAY FINANCIAL SERVICES CO.

BD
CRD#: 27215
IRVING, TX
Past

July 27, 1990 - January 8, 1991

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 5, 1990 - August 9, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 20, 1989 - January 9, 1990

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

July 7, 1988 - June 30, 1989

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 7, 1988 - July 19, 1988

AMERIFIRST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10711
Past

September 11, 1980 - January 6, 1988

DOMIK CORP.

BD
CRD#: 223
Past

November 19, 1979 - October 3, 1980

JW GENESIS CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6631
Past

July 11, 1979 - December 6, 1979

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

October 13, 1978 - August 27, 1979

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
Past

March 22, 1978 - November 13, 1978

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

September 13, 1976 - April 1, 1978

A. G. BECKER MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6795
Past

November 12, 1975 - September 7, 1976

REYNOLDS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 712
Past

June 25, 1975 - November 23, 1975

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

December 24, 1974 - May 31, 1975

A G BECKER & CO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1000005
Past

December 24, 1974 - June 29, 1975

A. G. BECKER MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6795
Past

July 15, 1974 - November 25, 1975

A G BECKER & CO

BD
CRD#: 1000003

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".
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HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | HERSHEY FINNANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149907 / SEC#: 801-128090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2023 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/7/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/10/1980
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/14/1966
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 1/21/2003
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/8/2002
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/31/1985
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


HF
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | HERSHEY FINNANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149907 / SEC#: 801-128090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2023 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 North Pointe Blvd Suite 300, Lancaster, PA 17601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(717) 295-8888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HERSHEY FINANCIAL BROCHURE 2025 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts991
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 139,268,500

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Company Information


HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149907

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