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John S. Crain

CHAPIN, DAVIS
Reisterstown, MD
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CRD#: 2748785
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Professional summary


John Stuart Crain is a registered financial advisor currently at CHAPIN, DAVIS located in Reisterstown, Maryland.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Crump Insurance, not investment related, 4135 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17100, Life, Health, LTC, and DI Insurance Agency, Agent, August 22, 2011, 2 hours per month, 2 hours per month during securities trading hours, Agent selling Life, Health, LTC, DI Insurance and Fixed annuities. Chapin Davis Insurance, Inc.; investment related; 1411 Clarkview Road, Baltimore, MD 21209; Insurance Agency; Agent; March 2018 start date; 2 hours per month; 2 hours during securities trading hours; variable insurance products to satisfy client insurance needs.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 1, 2018 - Present

CHAPIN, DAVIS

RIA
BD
CRD#: 28116
Reisterstown, MD
Current

March 1, 2018 - Present

CHAPIN, DAVIS

Office #1: 1411 Clarkview Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28116
Baltimore, MD
Past

December 13, 2002 - March 6, 2018

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 13, 2002 - March 6, 2018

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 5, 2002 - December 14, 2002

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 13, 2001 - December 14, 2002

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 19, 1996 - July 16, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
CD
CHAPIN, DAVIS
CHAPIN DAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. D/B/A CHAPIN, DAVIS | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. | OAKTREE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | CHAPIN, DAVIS | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC

CRD#: 28116 / SEC#: 801-70987, 8-43485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Alabama
(5/5/2021)
RR
California
(7/15/2020)
RR
Colorado
(5/31/2023)
RR
Delaware
(3/1/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/13/2021)
RR
Florida
(3/1/2018)
RR
Maryland
(3/1/2018)
IAR
Maryland
(3/1/2018)
RR
Nevada
(3/5/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(3/1/2018)
RR
New York
(3/1/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(7/20/2020)
RR
Ohio
(9/27/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/1/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(9/10/2018)
RR
Utah
(5/27/2021)
RR
Virginia
(5/12/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(5/13/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/1/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/5/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/19/1996
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CD
CHAPIN, DAVIS
CHAPIN DAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. D/B/A CHAPIN, DAVIS | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. | OAKTREE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | CHAPIN, DAVIS | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC

CRD#: 28116 / SEC#: 801-70987, 8-43485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1411 Clarkview Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
Mailing Address
1411 Clarkview Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone number
(410) 435-3200
Established
Maryland since 12/12/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2(B) BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALBERT, TALBOT JONES IVCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CEO1620715
HAYES, ELISABETH ALBERTDIRECTOR/SHAREHOLDER1824604
BRUBAKER, THOMAS ALLENDIRECTOR860338
CARTER, ANA ROUMENOVAFINANCIAL PRINCIPAL4424794
GALANTINO, MICHAEL ANTHONYPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR1277218
KAEHLER, ROBERT JAMESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2858149
MURRAY, KEITH LAWRENCEDIRECTOR2726392

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts741
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 539,098,994

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Civil Event1
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
04/26/2024

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Company Information


CHAPIN, DAVIS

CRD#: 28116Reisterstown, MD

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