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Paul A. Swank

CHIEF ADVISORS CORP
TOPEKA, KS
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CRD#: 2784181
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Professional summary


Paul Alan Swank is a registered financial advisor currently at CHIEF ADVISORS CORP located in Topeka, Kansas and FIRST ASSET FINANCIAL INC. located in Salina, Kansas.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Paul has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
FIRST ASSET FINANCIAL INC. (FAF) APPROVES THE FOLLOWING OUTSIDE NON-SECURITIES BUSINESS ACTIVITY THAT IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED: SWANK WILL BE ENGAGED AS AN INDEPEDENT INSURANCE AGENT. OWNER-5 HRS MO., 3 DURING TRADING HOURS, PROVIDING INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS/PROSPECTS AS PART OF FINANCIAL SERVICE ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LIFE INSURANCE, HEALTH INSURANCE AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. RELATIONSHIPS WITH VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL BE MAINTAINED. THIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED THROUGH AN ENTITY, SWANK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES (WHICH OFFERS NO SECURITIES), THAT IS NOT CO-OWNED BY, NOR AN AFFILIATE OF FAF. 2. TOPEKA AREA SCHOOLS-OFFICIATES VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL GAMES.KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION-LICENSE VOLLEYBALL/BASKETBALL OFFICIAL/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/1977-PRESENT-30 HRS PER MO./0 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS/CONTRACT WITH LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO OFFICIATE VOLLEYBALL/BASKETBALL GAMES. 3. 2000-PRESENT-KOENITZER-SAYLES FOUNDATIOM-NON-PROFIT-CFO-P.O. BOX 4033 TOPEKA, KS 66604-INVESTMENT RELATED-PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS, MONITOR INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS-4 HRS PER MONTH-2 HRS DURING TRADING HOURS.4. BUSINESS BUILDERS OF TOPEKA, 417 SW 37TH ST., TOPEKA, KS 66611-INVESTMENT RELATED-REFER BUSINESS LEADS TO FELLOW MEMBERS WHO ARE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS BEGINNING 01/2015, 6 HRS PER MO. 5. TOPEKA FESTIVAL SINGERS, PO BOX 4185, TOPEKA, KS 66604-BOARD MEMBER FOR NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 6. COUNTRYSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3221 SW BURLINGAME RD, TOPEKA, KS 66611, YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITY COORDINATOR, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 16HRS PER MONTH. ALL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE OFFERED BY THIS PERSON (OR THEIR DBA) ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS AGENT (OR THEIR DBA) ALONE AND ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FAF. FAF IS NOT LIABLE IN ANY MANNER REGARDING THIS "OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY".

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 14, 2015 - Present

CHIEF ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 125261
TOPEKA, KS
Current

May 14, 2015 - Present

FIRST ASSET FINANCIAL INC.

Office #1: 110 E. Iron Ave., Salina, KS 67401
BD
CRD#: 139107
Salina, KS
Past

June 10, 2013 - May 2, 2015

IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111872
TOPEKA, KS
Past

June 10, 2013 - May 2, 2015

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18557
TOPEKA, KS
Past

June 2, 2011 - April 1, 2013

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
TOPEKA, KS
Past

June 2, 2011 - April 1, 2013

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
TOPEKA, KS
Past

May 11, 2011 - June 1, 2011

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
TOPEKA, KS
Past

May 11, 2011 - June 1, 2011

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
TOPEKA, KS
Past

February 4, 2008 - May 2, 2011

COORDINATED CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14762
TOPEKA, KS
Past

February 4, 2008 - May 2, 2011

COORDINATED CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14762
TOPEKA, KS
Past

February 13, 2007 - December 31, 2007

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
TOPEKA, KS
Past

January 2, 2004 - December 31, 2007

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
TOPEKA, KS
Past

October 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 9, 1996 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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
Kansas
(5/14/2015)
IAR
Kansas
(5/14/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/12/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CA
CHIEF ADVISORS CORP
CHIEF ADVISORS CORP | CHIEF ADVISORS CORPORATION

CRD#: 125261 / SEC#:

Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2003 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2008 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2013 Approved)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2011 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
110 E. Iron Ave, Suite B, Salina, KS 67401
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1364, Salina, KS 67402-1364
Phone number
(785) 827-7700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts344
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 92,800,290

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Company Information


CHIEF ADVISORS CORP

CRD#: 125261Topeka, KS

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