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John J. Butler

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CRD#: 2689182
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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.

John Jude Butler, who also goes by John Butler, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. John had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Butler

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
American Family Home Ins Co;American Southern Home Ins Co 103217;Centauri Specialty Ins Co;Charter Oak Fire Ins Co;Edison Ins Co;Florida Peninsula Ins Co;Foremost Ins Co;Heritage Property & Casualty Ins Co;Metropolitan Casualty Ins Co;Metropolitan Prop &Casualty;Phoenix Ins Co 100639;Progressive American Ins Co;Progressive Express Ins Co;Safe Harbor Ins Co;Security First Ins Co;Security Nat'l Ins Co;Southern Fidelity Ins Co;St Johns Ins Co Inc 200940;St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins Co;The Standard Fire Ins Co;Travelers Casualty &Surety Co Of America;Travelers Casualty Ins Co Of America;Travelers Home &Marine Ins Co The;Travelers Indem Co;Travelers Indem Co Of Am;Travelers Indem Co Of Conn|Travelers Prop Cas Co Of Amer;United Property & Casualty Ins Co Inc 105105;Universal Ins Co Of North America 201117;Windhaven Ins Co BUTLER INSURANCE GROUP, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: OBA for P&C INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2018 ADDRESS: 3087 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala FL 34475, United States DESCRIPTION: I own and operate a Property & Casualty insurance agency

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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

March 8, 2018 - May 24, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Ocala, FL
Past

January 19, 2018 - May 24, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Ocala, FL
Past

June 17, 2016 - October 24, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
Ocala, FL
Past

March 7, 2016 - October 24, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
Ocala, FL
Past

August 15, 2012 - September 4, 2015

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
BEVERLY HILLS, FL
Past

August 3, 2012 - September 4, 2015

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
BEVERLY HILLS, FL
Past

November 1, 2010 - August 8, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
BEVERLY HILLS, FL
Past

October 20, 2010 - August 8, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
BEVERLY HILLS, FL
Past

February 11, 2010 - October 22, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
OCALA, FL
Past

March 20, 2009 - October 22, 2010

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
OCALA, FL
Past

April 11, 2000 - April 5, 2004

TRANS SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 102140
NORWALK, CT
Past

July 23, 1996 - October 16, 1997

MERIT CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30576
WESTPORT, CT
Past

January 1, 1996 - July 16, 1996

TRANSCAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10642
DEERFIELD, IL

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".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

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: 11/16/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 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

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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