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Jeffrey A. Gielau

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES
ORANGE, CA 92867
CRD#: 2378363
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Jeffrey Alan GielauFORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Professional summary


Jeffrey Alan Gielau, ChFC®, who also goes by Jeff Gielau, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Orange, California.

Jeffrey is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Jeffrey has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jeff Gielau

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

May 18, 2012 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2520 North Santiago Blvd. Suite A, Orange, CA 92867
BD
CRD#: 42150
ORANGE, CA
Past

November 18, 2011 - February 21, 2012

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 16668
ORANGE, CA
Past

November 17, 2011 - February 21, 2012

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
ORANGE, CA
Past

May 14, 2010 - November 21, 2011

TORREY PINES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17120
ORANGE, CA
Past

May 3, 2010 - November 21, 2011

TORREY PINES SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17120
ORANGE, CA
Past

May 6, 2009 - July 27, 2009

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
ORANGE, CA
Past

April 13, 2009 - July 27, 2009

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
ORANGE, CA
Past

October 18, 2002 - April 9, 2009

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
PLACENTIA, CA
Past

July 1, 2002 - April 9, 2009

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
PLACENTIA, CA
Past

July 30, 1993 - July 1, 2002

LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 4205
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Arizona
(2/4/2019)
RR
California
(5/22/2012)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2024)
RR
Georgia
(3/11/2022)
RR
Idaho
(1/7/2025)
RR
Indiana
(8/3/2021)
RR
Iowa
(6/10/2025)
RR
Nevada
(2/12/2019)
RR
North Dakota
(1/7/2025)
RR
Oregon
(3/25/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/30/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/8/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150 / SEC#: , 8-49727

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


Main Address
3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 238, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone number
(724) 846-2488
Established
Pennsylvania since 10/21/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DANIELS, BLAKE WILLIAMCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; SECRETARY;TREASURER;CFO1285106
DANIELS, BRIAN LEEOWNER1213561
BENTLEY, GREGORY JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER705379
PINTARIC, WILLIAM RICHARD JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHITENACK, MITCH LEECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP, PFO, POO4794021

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Company Information


FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150Orange, CA 92867

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