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Daniel L. Wiford

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES
Galveston, TX 77550
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CRD#: 2503115
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Professional summary

Daniel Louis Wiford Jr, who also goes by Dan Wiford Jr, Dan Wiford, Daniel Louis Wiford Jr, Daniel Wiford, Daniel Louis Wiford, is a registered financial professional currently at ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Galveston, Texas.

Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Daniel has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Dan Wiford Jr | Dan Wiford | Daniel Louis Wiford Jr | Daniel Wiford | Daniel Louis Wiford

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Current

November 7, 2025 - Present

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: One Moody Plaza, Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
BD
CRD#: 158883
Galveston, TX
Past

March 21, 2024 - October 30, 2025

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Marengo, OH
Past

March 21, 2024 - October 30, 2025

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

November 5, 2021 - March 14, 2024

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

RIA
CRD#: 12963
Cincinnati, OH
Past

November 4, 2021 - March 14, 2024

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
Cincinnati, OH
Past

December 10, 2019 - November 1, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 10, 2019 - November 1, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 1, 2008 - December 31, 2019

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 10, 2008 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
DUBLIN, OH
Past

November 20, 2007 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
DUBLIN, OH
Past

November 20, 2007 - December 31, 2019

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 31, 2000 - November 16, 2007

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
DUBLIN, OH
Past

August 17, 1998 - December 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 7, 1996 - June 25, 1998

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 7, 1994 - July 16, 1996

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/15/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/19/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/6/1994
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/17/2007
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/20/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883 / SEC#: , 8-68938

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

Main Address
One Moody Plaza, Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address
One Moody Plaza Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone number
(409) 621-7809
Established
Texas since 12/21/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
LUIKART, THAD MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEO5111050
MERRILL, BRODY JASONSVP, CFO, FINOP5450137
WHITE, STACEY LEIGHAVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2721039

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Company Information

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883Galveston, TX 77550

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