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Justin B. Murphy

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CRD#: 2775281
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Justin Benedict Murphy was a registered financial professional .

Justin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Justin had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Minnetonka, MN; Agent; Life, Annuities, DI, LTC; Start Date: 01/22/2021; 2 hrs per month; 2 during trading hours.

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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

July 25, 2024 - July 8, 2025

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37869
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

June 4, 2024 - July 2, 2025

FLEXIBLE PLAN INVESTMENTS LTD

RIA
CRD#: 110762
Minneapolis, MN
Past

April 20, 2021 - June 3, 2024

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

January 20, 2021 - June 3, 2024

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

April 20, 2012 - August 15, 2019

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

April 26, 2000 - April 11, 2011

DAVIS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7975
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 8, 1996 - April 12, 2000

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL

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: 4/16/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES | FORTE CAPITAL GROUP | CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CEROS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CEROS CAPITAL MARKETS | CEROS BROKER SERVICE, INC. | ATLANTIC PARTNERS

CRD#: 37869 / SEC#: , 8-47955

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1445 Research Boulevard Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850
Mailing Address
1445 Research Boulevard Suite 530, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone number
(866) 842-3356
Established
Massachusetts since 09/30/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DGB HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
AYERS-RIGSBY, MARY CATHERINEPRESIDENT830349
GOLDWASSER, MARK HARRYCEO1334008
GREENE, JON CHRISTOPHERROSFP3202524
HOLLAND, ANGELA LYNNETTECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3166586
POWELL, KIM ULMANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6244231
WILSON, DANIELAMLCO6763074

Disclosures


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Company Information


CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37869

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