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Elizabeth J. Ward

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP
Plano, TX 75093
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CRD#: 2179928
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Professional summary


Elizabeth Jane Ward, who also goes by Betsy Mcmenimen, Elizabeth Jane Mcmenimen, Betsy Ward, is a registered financial professional currently at CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC. located in Plano, Texas.

Elizabeth is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Elizabeth has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Betsy Mcmenimen | Elizabeth Jane Mcmenimen | Betsy Ward

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2023 - Present

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
BD
CRD#: 114993
Plano, TX
Past

September 6, 2019 - December 14, 2022

THE M & A GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 144909
SARASOTA, FL
Past

June 28, 2017 - August 15, 2019

JCC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146776
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

September 26, 2016 - January 20, 2017

AMERICAN ELM DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153322
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

April 24, 2015 - April 26, 2016

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 15, 2013 - October 8, 2014

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
LAKE ELMO, MN
Past

September 4, 2013 - November 13, 2013

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

November 1, 2012 - June 7, 2013

AEI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6158
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

July 24, 2002 - December 19, 2003

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 3, 2000 - October 30, 2001

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 10, 1999 - September 5, 2000

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 9, 1998 - January 15, 1999

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

April 22, 1997 - June 3, 1998

AMERIPRIME FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38183
SOUTHLAKE, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(1/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/16/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CS
CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.
CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 114993 / SEC#: , 8-53457

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
Phone number
(972) 490-0150
Established
Texas since 04/10/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
D2 EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
DUREN, TRAVIS NICKDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CCO1589445
STERLING, DONALD WILLIAMFINOP
TRAVIS, RUSSELL WARRENVICE PRESIDENT2759751

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Company Information


CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 114993Plano, TX 75093

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