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Hobart G. Hammond

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CRD#: 235327
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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.

Hobart Griffith Hammond, who also goes by Hobie Hammond, was a registered financial professional .

Hobart is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. Hobart had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6, Series 1, Series 4 and Series 40 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Hobie Hammond

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

June 18, 2001 - December 31, 2008

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

May 13, 1999 - July 5, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 29, 1996 - April 8, 1998

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

November 22, 1995 - December 31, 1995

FUNDMARK INVESTMENT COMPANY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13066
Past

March 29, 1990 - May 20, 1991

GEODYNE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17923
Past

October 13, 1987 - October 19, 1989

MERRICO INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8462
ARDMORE, OK
Past

November 6, 1986 - July 23, 1987

UNIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10206
Past

March 27, 1981 - January 24, 1986

SAMSON SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 8597
Past

October 16, 1978 - January 23, 1981

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

January 20, 1976 - January 31, 1980

PAINE, WEBBER, JACKSON & CURTIS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 640
Past

August 23, 1972 - February 5, 1976

BACHE & CO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7058

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/6/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/4/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/21/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 9/18/1978
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


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DIRECTED SERVICES LLC
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC | DIRECTED SERVICES, LLC | DIRECTED SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 21675 / SEC#: 801-32675, 8-39104

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
Suite 200 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
Suite 1350 699 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone number
(515) 410-3008
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VENERABLE HOLDINGS, INCSHAREHOLDER
BROWN, KENNETH LEEPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOARD MEMBER5621811
ELLIS, ANGELA LEACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5969191
GELFAND, RICHARD EDWARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5255203
HARDING, KRISTI LYNNBOARD MEMBER4017100

Disclosures


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Company Information


DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 21675

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