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Ralph M. Mason

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CRD#: 2169911
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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.

Ralph Malcolm Mason III, who also goes by Mal Mason, Ralph M Mason III, Ralph Malcom Mason III, was a registered financial advisor .

Ralph is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1991. Ralph had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mal Mason | Ralph M Mason Iii | Ralph Malcom Mason Iii

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

March 11, 2010 - June 8, 2011

VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 106594
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

February 20, 2007 - November 25, 2009

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

May 5, 2004 - May 24, 2007

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

July 25, 2000 - May 6, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

July 18, 2000 - May 6, 2004

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 29, 1997 - July 24, 2000

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 11, 1995 - December 31, 1996

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 18, 1994 - May 16, 1995

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 22, 1991 - November 19, 1991

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

October 22, 1991 - May 16, 1995

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 10/14/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VF
VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC
VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 106594 / SEC#: 801-71237, 8-53006

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/17/2014
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 10/10/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROCHURE PART 2A - 03.25.2013 (3/25/2013)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VFS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCMEMBER
BROWN, EDGAR ALLEN JRCCO
BROWN, EDGAR ALLEN JRPRESIDENT/CEO/CFO/MANAGING MEMBER1463057
ZAWAIDEH, RENATA STANISLAWAFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5926469

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

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Company Information


VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 106594

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