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John S. Brownson

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CRD#: 2263651
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Professional summary


John Stewart Brownson JR was barred by the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Prior to being barred, John had worked at 6 firms, which includes PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS INC., GLOBAL STRATEGIES GROUP INC., ROYAL PALM INVESTMENTS LTD., GRUNTAL & CO. L.L.C., CHELSEA STREET SECURITIES INC., WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK LLC.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John S Brownson | John Stewart Brownson

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 31, 1994 - June 13, 1994

PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18555
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

March 4, 1994 - April 7, 1994

GLOBAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27414
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1993 - January 22, 1994

ROYAL PALM INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 28761
GREEN ACRES, FL
Past

September 9, 1993 - October 7, 1993

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 1992 - September 23, 1992

CHELSEA STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17548
Past

September 15, 1992 - July 8, 1993

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO

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: 10/13/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PC
PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.
ABBOTT, JAY, LEE & CO., INC. | PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS | PARAGON CAPITAL CORPORATION | NOVATECH SECURITIES, INC. | NOVATECH CAPITAL CORPORATION | NOVATECH CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 18555 / SEC#: , 8-36765

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 04/09/2004
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New Jersey since 08/20/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DRAKE & COMPANY HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
LEVINE, DANNY JAYCHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CEO, DIRECTOR, CROP, SROP1007419
BARNETT, DAVID BCFO1669970
MATES, BRUCE EDWARDDIRECTOR322676
WESSEL, MICHELECOMPLIANCE DIRECTOR1017763

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration10

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Company Information


PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

CRD#: 18555

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