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Gaston E. King

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES
Allison, IA
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CRD#: 2277391
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Professional summary


Gaston Emerson King II, who also goes by Gaston Emerson King, is a registered financial professional currently at CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Allison, Iowa.

Gaston is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Gaston has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gaston Emerson King

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

December 26, 2024 - Present

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
Allison, IA
Past

April 22, 2024 - December 6, 2024

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

June 12, 2023 - March 11, 2024

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

September 9, 2019 - July 5, 2022

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

January 7, 2016 - May 11, 2017

CR CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171776
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 24, 2015 - January 12, 2016

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 19, 2008 - August 19, 2013

AST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108897
SHELTON, CT
Past

May 13, 2008 - August 19, 2013

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 24, 2007 - April 30, 2008

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

September 20, 2004 - February 6, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HEATHROW, FL
Past

August 20, 2004 - February 6, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HEATHROW, FL
Past

December 1, 1998 - March 11, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 1997 - January 8, 1999

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 10, 1992 - July 25, 1997

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1992 - July 25, 1997

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
Alabama
(12/26/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(1/1/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/28/2025)
RR
Georgia
(12/26/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(1/23/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(1/6/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(12/26/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/18/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/16/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/20/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/9/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CB
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | TRUSTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS DBA OF CUNA BROKERAGE | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS WESTCONSIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS TENNESSEE VALLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS SUNMARK LIFE STAGE ADVISORY | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS SUNMARK LIFE STAGE ADVISORY | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS MECU INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS FIRST WEALTH ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS FINANCIALEDGE ADVISORY GROUP | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS ENVISTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS CUNA MUTUAL GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS CLEARVIEW INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS BCU INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS ALEC INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS AAFCU INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 13941 / SEC#: 801-60099, 8-30027

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


Main Address
2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA 50677
Mailing Address
2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA 50677
Phone number
(319) 352-4090
Established
Wisconsin since 05/11/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
716

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CBSI WRAP FEE BROCHURE 3-2022 (3/31/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CUNA MUTUAL INVESTMENT CORPORATIONOWNER
BARBATO, PAUL DAMIENSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT7064310
BOAN, JOSEPH SALVATOREPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2379993
BROCK, JENNY MARIETREASURER6654483
COPELAND, CHRISTOPHER JUDDDIRECTOR6437117
HABERSTICH, MELISSA MCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4190838
KARLS, WILLIAM ANTONDIRECTOR6847792
POPPE, CHRISTINE ELIZABETHLICENSING OFFICER4080909
SCHULTZ, TAMMY LYNNDIRECTOR7991087
THOMAS, BARTH TSECRETARY/DIRECTOR2849100

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20,233
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,790,352,615

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration6

Red Flags


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Company Information


CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941Allison, IA

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