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Dennis F. Murphy

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CRD#: 2148218
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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 Francis Murphy III, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Dennis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Dennis had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
**Clinton Financial Services, MHC Position: board member Nature: bank Investment Related: No Hours: 5 Securities Trading Hours: 5 Start Date: 06/01/2018 Address: 200 Church Street, Clinton MA 01510 **D.F. Murphy Life Insurance Agency Inc Position: treasurer Nature: Treasurer Investment Related: Yes Hours: 1 Securities Trading Hours: 1 Start Date: 01/01/1938 Address: 200 main street, Marlborough, MA, Marlborough MA 01752 **15 Bonazzoli Ave, LLC Position: board member Nature: real estate investment Investment Related: No Hours: 0 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 11/09/2001 Address: 88 Skyline Drive, Acton MA 01720 **Rep is dually-registered as an investment advisor representative with The Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency, LLC ("PFG") since 07/21/2016 and as a registered representative with Securities America, Inc. Business is conducted from 200 Main St Marlborough, MA 01581, United States. Approximately 10% of rep's time is for services as an investment advisor representative and the balance as a registered representative. PFG and SAI are not affiliated. **RISK BLOCK ALLIANCE POSITION: board member NATURE: Board Postion INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 6 START DATE: 04/01/2018 ADDRESS: 720 Providence road suit 100, Malvern PA 19355 DESCRIPTION: board member **WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY POSITION: Board member NATURE: Botanical Garden INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2019 ADDRESS: 11 French Drive, Boylston MA 01505 DESCRIPTION: Board member **DREMCA POSITION: board member NATURE: property casualty insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/15/2020 ADDRESS: PO box 296, Stow MA 01775, United States DESCRIPTION: board member

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 6, 2018 - February 21, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
MARLBOROUGH, MA
Past

August 8, 2016 - December 23, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MARLBOROUGH, MA
Past

August 8, 2016 - December 18, 2023

THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172470
Marlborough, MA
Past

October 17, 2011 - July 3, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MARLBOROUGH, MA
Past

October 2, 2002 - November 4, 2011

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
MARLBORO, MA
Past

May 18, 2001 - October 3, 2002

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 10, 1999 - June 14, 2001

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 15, 1998 - September 14, 1999

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 13, 1992 - December 31, 1997

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 31, 1991 - June 6, 1992

AMERICAN SECURITIES & RESEARCH CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19404

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: 7/7/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SA
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
SECURITIES AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES | WILLIAMS, WILD & LARSON SECURITIES, INC. | TYMAN SECURITIES, INC. | TMG SECURITIES, INC. | SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. | SECURITIES AMERICA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 10205 / SEC#: , 8-26602

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/17/2024
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 03/08/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SECURITIES AMERICA FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
CHAFFEE, HAROLD GERARDVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2905661
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
FORD, ERINN JUNEINTERIM PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CEO2176816
GERB, JASON HARRISSVP, CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER3021815
HULETT, KIRK JESSEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR2528380
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2627931
SCHMIDT, DAVID MARTINTREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5675524

Disclosures


Regulatory Event58
Arbitration27
Bond5

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Company Information


SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

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