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Art K. Okun

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CRD#: 2280918
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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.

Art Kingsley Okun, who also goes by Art Kingsley, Art Kingsleyokun, Ath Kingsleyokun, Ath Kingsley Okun, Art Okyn, was a registered financial advisor .

Art is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1992. Art had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 53, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Art Kingsley | Art Kingsleyokun | Ath Kingsleyokun | Ath Kingsley Okun | Art Okyn

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

December 24, 2009 - July 22, 2013

MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20733
TARZANA, CA
Past

November 19, 2007 - June 11, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

May 11, 2006 - February 13, 2007

GLENDALE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 123649
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

April 11, 2006 - May 19, 2006

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

April 11, 2006 - May 19, 2006

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

March 30, 2006 - July 13, 2006

MORGAN PEABODY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38306
STUDIO CITY, CA
Past

August 25, 2005 - February 28, 2006

MACARTHUR STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20678
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 18, 2005 - July 29, 2005

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21786
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

April 27, 2005 - June 15, 2006

LINEAR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133389
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

September 21, 2004 - January 31, 2005

GONOW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104020
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 26, 2001 - December 31, 2003

CANON SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104443
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

December 21, 1999 - September 13, 2000

PACIFIC GENESIS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37429
ALAMEDA, CA
Past

May 26, 1999 - January 7, 2000

MACARTHUR STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20678
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 10, 1998 - June 17, 1999

IRVINE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34796
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 21, 1997 - September 11, 1997

ZAHORIK COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8580
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 15, 1996 - September 26, 1996

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

September 8, 1995 - February 29, 1996

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

April 25, 1994 - August 21, 1995

JM DISSOLUTION, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6980
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

January 17, 1994 - March 30, 1994

HAYNE, MILLER FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13849
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 2, 1993 - December 17, 1993

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 13, 1992 - November 30, 1992

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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: 10/15/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MF
MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THE NORTHWOODS TRADING COMPANY, INC. | STEVEN GREGORY SECURITIES | MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES OF INDIANA, INC. | MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES OF INDIANA INC. | BENCHMARK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 20733 / SEC#: , 8-38398

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/18/2013
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Wisconsin since 06/06/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OKUN, ART KINGSLEYPRESIDENT AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2280918
OKUN, ART KINGSLEYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2280918

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration3

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Company Information


MARQUIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20733

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