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Paul D. Travis

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CRD#: 2120366
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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.

Paul Douglas Travis, who also goes by Paul Travis, was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Paul had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paul Travis

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

August 18, 2010 - December 21, 2012

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
NOBLESVILLE, IN
Past

August 18, 2010 - December 21, 2012

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
NOBLESVILLE, IN
Past

December 8, 2009 - August 16, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 30, 2009 - August 17, 2010

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141430
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 13, 2008 - March 13, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 13, 2008 - March 13, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 23, 2005 - February 21, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 23, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 23, 2005 - February 21, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 14, 2004 - December 13, 2004

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 9, 2004 - December 13, 2004

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
KOKOMO, IN
Past

April 2, 2003 - April 7, 2004

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 30, 2003 - April 7, 2004

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 24, 2002 - December 5, 2002

FIDUCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44792
FT. WAYNE, IN
Past

May 21, 2002 - December 5, 2002

FIDUCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44792
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

April 20, 2001 - March 18, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 20, 2001 - March 18, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 9, 1993 - June 12, 1998

SICOR SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 16195
DAYTON, OH
Past

April 29, 1991 - July 23, 1991

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8478
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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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CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/27/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032

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