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John D. Livingston

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CRD#: 2229292
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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.

John David Livingston, who also goes by John D Livinston, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. John had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John D Livinston

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

February 27, 2024 - January 3, 2025

N4 FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 134581
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

July 23, 2019 - October 4, 2022

N4 FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 134581
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

January 9, 2013 - September 21, 2018

PTP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 136832
ROWAYTON, CT
Past

September 24, 2001 - December 18, 2012

PINEBRIDGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5967
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 2000 - September 24, 2001

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 6, 1998 - August 17, 1999

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16670
LOS ANGELES, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/9/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NF
N4 FINANCIAL, INC.
ALCHEMY ALTERNATIVES, INC. | N4 FINANCIAL, INC. | N3 FINANCIAL, INC. | BARASTONE CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 134581 / SEC#: , 8-66849

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/03/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 01/01/2005
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SYNTHYM, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
HOTOVEC, STEVEN DAVIDDIRECTOR & OFFICER, CCO2250236
ROGERS, MARK HDIRECTOR & OFFICER1762836

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Company Information


N4 FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 134581

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