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John D. Slyman

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CRD#: 2853033
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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 David Slyman, who also goes by John Slyman, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

John Slyman

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.
1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADVISORY REP OF A RIA. INV REL-20/WK-20/TRADING 07/09/20 2) SLYMAN INSURANCE GROUP, INC, 4701 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD, SUITE 102, COLUMBUS, OH 43214, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 07/06/20, OWNER, 40/WK- 8/TRADING

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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Experience

Past

August 5, 2024 - September 24, 2024

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 327455
Westerville, OH
Past

February 28, 2024 - September 26, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

January 29, 2024 - September 26, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

July 9, 2020 - January 8, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
GAHANNA, OH
Past

July 9, 2020 - January 8, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Westerville, OH
Past

January 28, 2010 - July 1, 2020

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
GAHANNA, OH
Past

January 27, 2010 - July 1, 2020

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
GAHANNA, OH
Past

September 21, 2004 - December 31, 2005

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

September 14, 2004 - February 10, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

February 14, 1997 - July 1, 2004

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/3/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/9/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/12/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/29/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

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SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST RESPONDERS FINANCIAL | VARSITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIGNATURE FINANCIAL GROUP | SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC | RIGHTSIDE FINANCIAL | PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES AKA PG FINANCIAL | PHOENIX FINANCIAL GROUP | PATH FINANCIAL PARTNERS | MIDWEST RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | MARK S WEAVER WEALTH ADVISORY | LEGACY CONSULTANTS GROUP | LC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARBOR WEALTH CONSULTANTS

CRD#: 327455 / SEC#: 801-128432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
445 Hutchinson Avenue Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43235
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 846-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
38

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS FORM ADV PART 2A (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 330,621,622

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Company Information

SIGNATURE EQUITY PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 327455

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