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Vernon J. Disney

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CRD#: 2850593
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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.

Vernon James Disney II, who also goes by Vern Disney II, Vernon James Ii Disney, was a registered financial professional .

Vernon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Vernon had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Vern Disney Ii | Vernon James Ii Disney

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

July 21, 2022 - December 31, 2023

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44856
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 9, 2016 - July 21, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 14, 2005 - May 12, 2016

RIDGEWAY & CONGER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 113055
SUMTER, SC
Past

August 16, 2001 - December 12, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

January 4, 1999 - December 12, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

March 4, 1997 - January 4, 1999

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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: 3/13/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/17/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC. | KEYSTONE SECURITIES, LLC | KEYSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 44856 / SEC#: , 8-50854

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


Main Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Mailing Address
1115 W Fulton Market 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone number
(312) 940-3684
Established
Illinois since 01/20/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ARETE WEALTH INCDIRECT OWNER
BULLA, CHRISTIAN ALEXANDERMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL7067640
CHUNG, UNBOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER6208569
HOCK, DAVID CARLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)2246268
RAYNER, MICAH HARDINGREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL6252596
ROGERS, JOSHUA DEANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3163818

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1
Arbitration3

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Company Information


ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 44856

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