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Denice H. Nard

MESIROW FINANCIAL
Highland Park, IL 60035-3255
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CRD#: 2415253
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Professional summary


Denice Hope Nard, who also goes by Denice Nard, Denice Hope Williamsnard, is a registered financial professional currently at MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC. located in Highland Park, Illinois.

Denice is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Denice has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 23, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Denice Nard | Denice Hope Williamsnard

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 16, 2018 - Present

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 610 Central Avenue Suite 200, Highland Park, IL 60035-3255
BD
CRD#: 2764
Highland Park, IL
Past

February 19, 2019 - October 26, 2021

MESIROW FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111135
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 19, 2015 - November 9, 2018

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 173962
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 4, 2013 - May 27, 2015

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 7, 2012 - June 13, 2012

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 28, 2012 - August 17, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 16517
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 4, 2008 - May 27, 2015

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 23, 2001 - February 6, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 15, 1998 - December 7, 2000

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 1, 1996 - February 6, 1998

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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

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Alabama
(2/1/2021)
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Alaska
(2/1/2021)
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Arizona
(2/1/2021)
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Arkansas
(2/1/2021)
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California
(2/1/2021)
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Colorado
(2/1/2021)
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Connecticut
(2/1/2021)
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Delaware
(2/1/2021)
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District of Columbia
(2/1/2021)
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Florida
(2/1/2021)
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Georgia
(2/1/2021)
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Hawaii
(2/1/2021)
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Idaho
(2/1/2021)
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Illinois
(11/16/2018)
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Indiana
(2/1/2021)
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Iowa
(2/1/2021)
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Kansas
(2/1/2021)
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Kentucky
(2/1/2021)
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Louisiana
(2/1/2021)
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Maine
(2/1/2021)
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Maryland
(2/1/2021)
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Massachusetts
(2/1/2021)
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Michigan
(2/1/2021)
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Minnesota
(2/1/2021)
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Mississippi
(2/1/2021)
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Missouri
(2/1/2021)
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Montana
(2/1/2021)
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Nebraska
(2/1/2021)
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Nevada
(2/1/2021)
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New Hampshire
(2/1/2021)
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New Jersey
(2/1/2021)
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New Mexico
(2/1/2021)
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New York
(2/1/2021)
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North Carolina
(2/1/2021)
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North Dakota
(2/1/2021)
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Ohio
(2/2/2021)
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Oklahoma
(2/1/2021)
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Oregon
(2/1/2021)
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Pennsylvania
(2/1/2021)
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Puerto Rico
(2/1/2021)
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Rhode Island
(2/1/2021)
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South Carolina
(2/1/2021)
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South Dakota
(2/1/2021)
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Tennessee
(2/1/2021)
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Texas
(2/1/2021)
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Utah
(2/1/2021)
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Vermont
(2/1/2021)
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Virgin Islands
(2/1/2021)
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Virginia
(2/1/2021)
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Washington
(2/1/2021)
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West Virginia
(2/1/2021)
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Wisconsin
(2/1/2021)
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Wyoming
(2/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/10/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


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MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.
MESIROW & COMPANY | PEMBROKE CLEARING CORPORATION | MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC. | MESIROW CAPITAL, INC. | MESIROW & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 2764 / SEC#: , 8-28816

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


Main Address
353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Mailing Address
353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone number
(312) 595-6000
Established
Delaware since 10/12/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MESIROW FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER
MESIROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.MINORITY SHAREHOLDER
PRICE, RICHARD SCOTTDIRECTOR367760
HAYES, MARY JO MOONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1196353
JACOBSON, STEPHEN DAVIDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR1353790
KEIG, JESSE JOSEPHCFO5268961
LEVINE, JEFFREY MICHAELCEO/PRESIDENT5627249
OAKLEY, ADAM JOELSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT BANKING4795934
PRICE, BRIAN DAVIDCHAIRMAN, INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION5192466
WALDROP, TODD E.SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR4194147

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Civil Event1
Bond2

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Company Information


MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 2764Highland Park, IL 60035-3255

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