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Chad J. Tope

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CRD#: 2263873
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Professional summary

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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Chad Joseph Tope was a registered financial professional .

Chad is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Chad had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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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Experience

Past

August 5, 2019 - October 2, 2024

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5361
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

November 22, 2016 - October 30, 2018

SLD AMERICA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36259
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 24, 2003 - June 29, 2018

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 24, 1995 - September 29, 2003

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 14, 1993 - May 9, 1995

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
Past

July 30, 1992 - May 9, 1995

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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: 8/13/1992
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: 7/29/1992
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/29/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

NF
N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
I.C.H. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5361 / SEC#: , 8-15919

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

Main Address
500 East 9th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 219103, Kansas City, MO 64121-9103
Phone number
(816) 842-8685
Established
Missouri since 02/04/1970
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERICO FINANCIAL LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT OF BROKER/DEALER
BURKHOLDER, JONATHAN BCEO & DIRECTOR5841348
MELTON, DAVID RAYSECRETARY & DIRECTOR2912115
SALYER, MICHELLE RENEEPRESIDENT CCO AND DIRECTOR1413146

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Company Information

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5361

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