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Barbara H. Mccoy-lewis

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES
Tea, SD 57064
CRD#: 2224848
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Barbara Harriett Mccoy-lewisVARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES

Professional summary

Barbara Harriett Mccoy-lewis, who also goes by Barbara Harriett Cofield, Barbara Harriett Mccoy-cofield, is a registered financial professional currently at VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Tea, South Dakota.

Barbara is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Barbara has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Barbara Harriett Cofield | Barbara Harriett Mccoy-Cofield

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 16, 2010 - Present

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
BD
CRD#: 44412
Tea, SD
Past

November 16, 2006 - November 4, 2009

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 10, 2005 - November 28, 2006

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104368
IRVING, TX
Past

September 21, 2004 - May 4, 2005

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

October 2, 2002 - December 31, 2003

VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 106594
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 18, 1998 - September 16, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1998 - September 16, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 18, 1993 - November 25, 1998

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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
Arkansas
(10/22/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(8/7/2014)
RR
Montana
(6/7/2010)
RR
Texas
(3/16/2010)
RR
Wyoming
(6/1/2010)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/4/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/17/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VI
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: , 8-50699

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

Main Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Mailing Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone number
(605) 361-8230
Established
South Dakota since 10/03/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

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Company Information

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412Tea, SD 57064

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