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Frankie A. Barnes

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CRD#: 2489416
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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.

Frankie Allen Barnes was a registered financial professional .

Frankie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Frankie had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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

February 22, 2012 - December 4, 2017

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44412
TEA, SD
Past

August 10, 2010 - November 9, 2011

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
DOTHAN, AL
Past

November 24, 2009 - June 11, 2010

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
DOTHAN, AL
Past

February 26, 2008 - December 1, 2009

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
DOTHAN, AL
Past

January 8, 2007 - February 26, 2008

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
DOTHAN, AL
Past

January 3, 2001 - December 31, 2006

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
GORDON, AL
Past

January 13, 2000 - December 31, 2000

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35830
VICTOR, NY
Past

February 17, 1998 - December 31, 1999

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35830
VICTOR, NY
Past

April 17, 1995 - December 15, 1995

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

August 16, 1994 - January 6, 1998

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/14/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/4/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/15/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: , 8-50699

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

Main Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Mailing Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone number
(605) 361-8230
Established
South Dakota since 10/03/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

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Company Information

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412

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