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Jeffery A. Bley

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CRD#: 2401481
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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.

Jeffery Allen Bley JR, who also goes by Jay Bley, Jeffrey Allen Bley Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Jeffery is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Jeffery had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9, Series 27, Series 4, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jay Bley | Jeffrey Allen Bley Jr

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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Experience


Past

June 25, 2021 - March 8, 2023

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41081
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 22, 2001 - October 23, 2018

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41081
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

September 13, 1999 - March 8, 2023

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
Cincinnati, OH
Past

December 17, 1993 - September 15, 1999

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

October 8, 1993 - December 17, 1993

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/7/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 1/12/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OHIO NATIONAL EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 41081 / SEC#: , 8-49296

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


Main Address
One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 237, Cincinnati, OH 45201-0371
Phone number
(513) 797-3443
Established
Ohio since 01/17/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (42 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CONSTELLATION INSURANCE, INC.PARENT COMPANY
JACK, CLIFFORD JAMESDIRECTOR1398005
SOCOL, MARC ALLANPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2761094
VANHOY, ANDREW JOSEPHDIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3012299

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Company Information


AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 41081

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