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Christine M. Geske

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CRD#: 2699349
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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.

Christine Mary Geske, who also goes by Christine Mary Barksdale, Christine Barksdale, Christine Mary Schluter, was a registered financial professional .

Christine is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Christine had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christine Mary Barksdale | Christine Barksdale | Christine Mary Schluter

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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None

Experience


Past

October 10, 2014 - July 13, 2015

CKS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 149837
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 19, 2006 - June 14, 2010

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 13, 2004 - June 16, 2006

AMERICAN INVESTORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10020
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 17, 2003 - May 18, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 17, 2003 - May 18, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 20, 2000 - March 12, 2003

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 17, 1997 - December 31, 1998

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

March 29, 1996 - June 18, 1996

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

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: 12/4/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CKS SECURITIES LLC
CKS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 149837 / SEC#: , 8-68194

BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/27/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Arizona since 02/20/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CKS ADVISORS LLCMEMBER
COLLINS, ELIZABETH SARAHFNOP CFO4714831
CORNELIUS, DENNIS JOHNMANAGER, CEO, CCO54335

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Company Information


CKS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 149837

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