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John W. Hendley

R.M. STARK & CO.
Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460-4955
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CRD#: 2467522
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Professional summary


John William Hendley, who also goes by Billy Hendley, Gunny Hendley, is a registered financial professional currently at R.M. STARK & CO., INC. located in Lake Worth Beach, Florida.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. John has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Billy Hendley | Gunny Hendley

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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


Current

October 18, 2023 - Present

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

Office #1: 730 S Federal Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460-4955
BD
CRD#: 7612
Lake Worth Beach, FL
Past

February 1, 2023 - October 18, 2023

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 3, 2023 - January 30, 2023

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7612
Greer, SC
Past

September 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022

TRADINGBLOCK

BD
CRD#: 128605
Greenville, SC
Past

November 15, 2012 - August 28, 2015

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
Past

April 30, 2012 - November 15, 2012

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
Past

October 1, 2009 - April 30, 2012

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BD
CRD#: 127081
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
Past

September 14, 2007 - October 5, 2009

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
HENDERSONVILLE, TN
Past

June 29, 2007 - October 9, 2007

REGAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7297
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN
Past

August 29, 2005 - July 3, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN
Past

April 1, 2003 - August 24, 2005

NICOL INVESTORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 123111
GRANITE CITY, IL
Past

August 8, 2001 - April 11, 2003

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 28, 1998 - August 3, 2001

RICHARD B. VANCE & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3656
JOLIET, IL
Past

October 1, 1997 - April 23, 1998

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 8, 1996 - October 1, 1997

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 10, 1995 - August 15, 1996

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 10, 1995 - August 15, 1996

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 1994 - July 7, 1994

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 1994 - July 7, 1994

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
California
(1/9/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/9/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/16/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/18/2023)
RR
Kansas
(1/9/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/9/2024)
RR
New York
(1/9/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/18/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/23/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(10/24/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/9/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/27/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/1/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/22/2003
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RS
R.M. STARK & CO., INC.
R.M. STARK & CO., INC. | RM STARK & CO INC.

CRD#: 7612 / SEC#: , 8-22543

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


Main Address
730 S Federal Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460-4955
Mailing Address
730 S Federal Hwy, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460-4955
Phone number
(561) 243-3815
Established
Florida since 09/29/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (45 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RMST HOLDING COMPANY, INC.OWNER
MCTAGUE, ROBIN JAYNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1438670
STARK, GARY LESTERCEO433866
STARK, GARY LESTERFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL433866

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Company Information


R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

CRD#: 7612Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460-4955

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