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Wendy J. West

HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES
DeKalb, IL 60115-2394
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CRD#: 2817890
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Professional summary


Wendy Jo West, who also goes by Wendy Jo West-krauch, is a registered financial advisor currently at HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Dekalb, Illinois.

Wendy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Wendy has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Wendy Jo West-Krauch

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.
DBA: DOUBLE W FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; 901 NORTH 1st STREET, SUITE 13, DEKALB, IL 60115; PREPARE FINANCIAL PLANS FOR CLIENTS; PRESIDENT; STARTED 01/2004; 10 HRS/MO. 2. SELL EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES WITH ING, LINCOLN BENEFIT, JEFFERSON PILOT, ALLIANZ; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 1 HR/MO. DOUBLE W FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. POSITION: OWNER NATURE: INSURANCE/FIXED ANNUITIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/22/2003 ADDRESS: 901 NORTH 1st STREET, SUITE 13, DEKALB, IL 60115 DESCRIPTION: FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRM THAT OFFERS FIXED ANNUITIES AS WELL AS INSURANCE, IN ADDITION TO SECURITIES HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: INVESTMENT ADVISOR INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 10 START DATE: 04/01/2012 ADDRESS: 2380 BETHANY ROAD, SYCAMORE IL 60178 DESCRIPTION: INVESTMENT ADVISOR WITH HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES. DOUBLE W FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. POSITION: PRESIDENT NATURE: FINANCIAL PLANNING INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/01/2012 ADDRESS: 901 NORTH 1st STREET, SUITE 13, DEKALB, IL 60115 DESCRIPTION: PREPARE FINANCIAL PLANS FOR CLIENTS DEKALB AREA RETIREMENT CENTER POSITION: BOARD MEMBER NATURE: RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2014 ADDRESS: 2944 GREENWOOD ACRES DR. DEKALB IL 60115 DESCRIPTION: BI-MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS. BI-MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING FOR FINANCE AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS. DOUBLE W FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: FINANCIAL PLANNING INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/2014 ADDRESS: 901 NORTH 1st STREET, SUITE 13, DEKALB, IL 60115 DESCRIPTION: SELL EQUITY INDEX ANNUITIES:GENWORTH, SECURE LIVING INDEX 7NORTH AMERICAN PERFORMANCE CHOICE 8ING INDEX 7 KISHWAUKEE UNITED WAY POSITION: Board Member NATURE: United Way INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 12/01/2014 ADDRESS: 115 N. 1st Street, DeKalb IL 60115 DESCRIPTION: Board member involved in analyzing budget, helping organize fundraising events, and general goodwill around the community IHSA DESTINATION DEKALB POSITION: Chair NATURE: State High School Football Championships INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 02/01/2015 ADDRESS: Convocation Center, Northern IL University, DeKalb IL 60115 DESCRIPTION: Coordinate with Northern Illinois University the fall state football championships. Raise funds, raise community awareness, recruit volunteers and coordinate the event.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 2, 2012 - Present

HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 901 North 1st Street Suite 13, Dekalb, IL 60115-2394
RIA
CRD#: 159390
DeKalb, IL
Past

September 18, 2000 - August 21, 2018

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
SYCAMORE, IL
Past

August 28, 2000 - August 21, 2018

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
SYCAMORE, IL
Past

July 30, 1997 - August 28, 2000

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

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".
HI
HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PYLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | PROGRESSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | HARRISON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | HARRISON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DOUBLE W FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | COPELIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 159390 / SEC#: 801-79232

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2014 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2014 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(4/2/2012)
IAR
Texas
(5/26/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/3/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HI
HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PYLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | PROGRESSIVE FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | HARRISON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | HARRISON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | DOUBLE W FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | COPELIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 159390 / SEC#: 801-79232

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2014 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2014 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Transam Plaza Drive Suite 230, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4285
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 613-9230
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
32

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (7/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,335
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 534,204,368

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Company Information


HARVEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 159390Dekalb, IL 60115-2394

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