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John N. Cleaver

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CRD#: 2764328
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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 Noel Cleaver was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. John had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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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 (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

March 26, 2014 - April 14, 2014

NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 138459
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

August 30, 2007 - September 24, 2013

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

July 17, 2007 - September 24, 2013

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past

February 13, 2007 - July 23, 2007

SALTMARSH FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132248
PENSACOLA, FL
Past

October 5, 2001 - March 6, 2006

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 4, 2001 - March 6, 2006

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 7, 1999 - September 5, 2000

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 20, 1996 - September 22, 1999

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
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".
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NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC | NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 138459 / SEC#: 801-68067, 8-67161

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/21/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/3/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/19/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 5/2/2011
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 4/29/2011
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

NF
NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC | NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | NAVY FEDERAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 138459 / SEC#: 801-68067, 8-67161

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/21/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1007 Electric Ave, Vienna, VA 22180
Mailing Address
1007 Electric Ave, Vienna, VA 22180
Phone number
(877) 221-8108
Established
Virginia since 09/06/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
176

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

NFIS 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NAVY FEDERAL FINANCIAL GROUPOWNER
ROSSON, TIMOTHY DAVIDFINOP / PRINCIPAL FINANACIAL OFFICER7152744
WEISBERG, STEVEN LESLIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP COMPLIANCE, LEGAL & RISK & OPERATIONS6268061
YOUNG, DIANECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER3098010

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts7,472
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,713,608,579

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Company Information

NAVY FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 138459

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