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John A. Lake

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CRD#: 2399836
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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.

John Alex Lake, who also goes by John A Lake, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. John had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John A Lake

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 26, 2021 - November 24, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Plymouth, MN
Past

April 18, 2018 - April 28, 2021

PRUDENTIAL SELECT STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286153
Plymouth, MN
Past

April 18, 2018 - November 24, 2021

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Plymouth, MN
Past

November 29, 2017 - April 2, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

November 29, 2017 - April 2, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

June 24, 2016 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

June 24, 2016 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

February 18, 2014 - July 9, 2014

AMERICAN INVESTORS GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10020
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

February 14, 2014 - July 9, 2014

AMERICAN INVESTORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10020
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

May 17, 2011 - July 31, 2012

LWI FINANCIAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111861
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

May 17, 2011 - July 31, 2012

LORING WARD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 46337
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

April 15, 2010 - April 19, 2011

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 15, 2009 - April 19, 2011

BNY ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106108
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

March 12, 2008 - April 1, 2010

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 26, 2008 - April 5, 2010

LOCKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40655
MALVERN, PA
Past

November 15, 2007 - March 13, 2008

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 20, 2007 - April 20, 2007

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

September 7, 2004 - January 31, 2006

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 17, 2004 - September 7, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 17, 2004 - September 7, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 29, 1998 - March 17, 2004

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 26506
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 3, 1998 - August 7, 1998

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

May 9, 1995 - December 11, 1997

ZIEGLER THRIFT TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6528
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 13, 1995 - April 18, 1995

TCF INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34954
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 2, 1993 - December 31, 1994

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/11/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/28/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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