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Jerry W. Ernst

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CRD#: 2655370
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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.

Jerry Webb Ernst, who also goes by Jerry W Ernst, was a registered financial professional .

Jerry is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Jerry had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jerry W Ernst

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

November 18, 2019 - July 20, 2020

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8099
RALEIGH, NC
Past

July 21, 2015 - July 20, 2020

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
RALEIGH, NC
Past

August 11, 2014 - July 2, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
GARNER, NC
Past

August 11, 2014 - July 2, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
GARNER, NC
Past

April 25, 2014 - August 19, 2014

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
GARNER, NC
Past

April 25, 2014 - August 19, 2014

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
GARNER, NC
Past

May 3, 2011 - May 2, 2014

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
RALEIGH, NC
Past

April 7, 2011 - May 2, 2014

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 20, 2008 - March 23, 2011

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 20, 2008 - March 23, 2011

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
RALEIGH, NC
Past

October 30, 2003 - June 11, 2008

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 9, 2000 - June 6, 2008

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 14, 1998 - November 2, 2000

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 28, 1997 - September 14, 1998

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

April 25, 1996 - January 15, 1997

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 25, 1995 - April 29, 1996

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 25, 1995 - April 29, 1996

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/29/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 629-1055
Established
Ohio since 05/21/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
95

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

W&S WEALTH SOLUTIONS BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
BRODIE, TROY DALEPRESIDENT1924559
DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPHVP, MARKETING5420948
HERRON, SARAH SPARKSCORPORATE SECRETARY6905684
JOHNSON, JAY VINCENTTREASURER6607547
LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAMVP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION5657647
LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAELASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT2924719
MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPPDIRECTOR1221720
MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARDAVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS2999021
NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVIDDIRECTOR5863603
SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4673623
STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVENVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER1327230
WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO2619213
WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPHVP TAX7679752
WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPHDIRECTOR473438

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts655
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 175,814,665

Red Flags


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Company Information


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

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