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John P. Hughes

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES
Richmond, VA 23230
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CRD#: 252597
JH

Professional summary

John Patrick Hughes is a registered financial professional currently at WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia and DALMORE GROUP LLC located in Mcdonough, Georgia.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. John has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 7TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, PC, Series 1, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 9, 2014 - Present

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 3015 W Moore Street Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
BD
CRD#: 152550
Richmond, VA
Current

December 12, 2023 - Present

DALMORE GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 136352
MCDONOUGH, GA
Current

March 31, 2026 - Present

WEALTHFORGE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 3015 W. Moore St. Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
BD
CRD#: 330314
Richmond, VA
Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 181 E. Evans St Suite C1, Btc-001, Florence, SC 29506
BD
CRD#: 132915
Florence, SC
Past

November 5, 2025 - March 13, 2026

OPENCASH

BD
CRD#: 317007
Haverford, PA
Past

March 9, 2012 - March 28, 2013

BA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153489
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

February 21, 2011 - March 6, 2012

ILLUSTRO TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32792
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 14, 2008 - July 6, 2009

COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126258
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 22, 1993 - June 23, 2008

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 17, 1993 - July 19, 1993

FOLEY MUFSON HOWE & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 29993
Past

March 20, 1990 - November 27, 1992

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

March 31, 1978 - March 22, 1990

W.H. NEWBOLD'S SON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7575
Past

October 26, 1976 - March 31, 1978

W. H. NEWBOLD'S SON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 864
Past

August 1, 1973 - December 3, 1976

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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
New York
(12/12/2023)
RR
Washington
(3/25/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/8/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/7/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/23/1973
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 4/12/2002
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 8/15/2001
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/3/1992
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SF
SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC
INVESTAMERICA | WRSEQUENCE, LLC | SEQUENCE INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC | SEQUENCE INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC. | SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 132915 / SEC#: , 8-66657

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

Main Address
181 E. Evans Street Ste C1, Florence, SC 29506
Mailing Address
181 E. Evans Street Ste C1, Btc-001, Florence, SC 29506
Phone number
(843) 319-9100
Established
South Carolina since 04/15/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SEQUENCE HOLDINGS LLCOWNER
ANDRES, SARA JANEMANAGING PRINCIPAL2985300
GRAHAM, ANDREA JONESCOO6090670
LAVENDER, STACEY LYNNCCO4365033
SCHAPS, MICHAEL ROBERTFINOP1892138

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Company Information

SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 132915Richmond, VA 23230

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