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Lynn D. Shepherd

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CRD#: 2455990
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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.

Lynn Diane Shepherd, who also goes by Lynn Diane Gibson, Lynn D Morgan, Lynn Diane Morgan, was a registered financial professional .

Lynn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Lynn had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Lynn Diane Gibson | Lynn D Morgan | Lynn Diane Morgan

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

March 27, 2015 - December 31, 2016

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

March 27, 2015 - December 31, 2016

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
The Villages, FL
Past

December 9, 2014 - March 25, 2015

SWAN360

RIA
CRD#: 171674
NORTH CANTON, OH
Past

September 12, 2014 - December 22, 2014

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
NORTH CANTON, OH
Past

May 16, 2013 - December 31, 2014

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7365
NORTH CANTON, OH
Past

May 16, 2013 - September 12, 2014

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7365
NORTH CANTON, OH
Past

May 18, 2010 - May 22, 2013

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
NORTH CANTON, OH
Past

May 12, 2010 - May 22, 2013

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
NORTH CANTON, OH
Past

December 13, 2007 - June 6, 2008

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
AKRON, OH
Past

October 29, 2007 - June 6, 2008

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

March 23, 2004 - November 16, 2005

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
CANTON, OH
Past

March 22, 2004 - November 16, 2005

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
CANTON, OH
Past

November 5, 2003 - March 30, 2004

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20068
NORTH CANTON, OH
Past

November 9, 2001 - March 30, 2004

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 30, 2001 - November 9, 2001

FIRSTMERIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35057
AKRON, OH
Past

December 1, 2000 - April 16, 2001

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 1, 1995 - November 6, 2000

FIRSTMERIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35057
AKRON, OH
Past

July 12, 1995 - December 1, 1995

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 12, 1994 - August 4, 1995

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 12, 1994 - August 4, 1995

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/24/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/2001
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032

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