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John M. Foss

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CRD#: 211655
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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.

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John Martin Foss, who also goes by John Joe Foss, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 1 and Series 00 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Joe Foss

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

November 10, 1995 - December 31, 2017

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 7, 1987 - November 10, 1992

CORPORATE BENEFIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13975
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

December 12, 1986 - November 10, 1995

UNICORP FINANCIAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 17644
Past

July 21, 1983 - December 16, 1986

CHRISTOPHER WEIL & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 6566
Past

May 15, 1982 - October 25, 1982

FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7420
Past

November 10, 1978 - February 2, 1984

CASEY FOSS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7709
Past

February 22, 1978 - March 22, 1979

CHRISTOPHER WEIL & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 6566
Past

September 24, 1973 - February 23, 1978

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
Past

March 11, 1970 - September 3, 1973

MITCHUM, JONES & TEMPLETON INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 584

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: 6/2/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/23/1970
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 6/9/1973
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


FW
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | TORREYA CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | REEDLAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, AN INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION OF FWG | PACIFIC ASSET GROUP, INC. | GELLER BIOPHARM - A HEALTH CARE INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION FWG | FINANCIAL WEST INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. DBA FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | FINANCIAL WEST INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 16668 / SEC#: 801-57393, 8-34448

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 09/28/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
1330 Lander St., Reno, NV 89509
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 05/22/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PARADOX HOLDING, INC. A NEVADA CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
DOYLE, JACOB MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT6014279
HODGES, AL CLIFTONBOARD MEMBER6594701
VALENTINE, GENE CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1079871
VALENTINE, GENE CHARLESCHAIRMAN/CEO/PRESIDENT1079871

Disclosures


Regulatory Event73
Arbitration7

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Company Information


FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

CRD#: 16668

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