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John K. Bruno

AEI SECURITIES
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-4901
CRD#: 2854977
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JB
John Kenneth BrunoAEI SECURITIES

Professional summary

John Kenneth Bruno, who also goes by Jack K Bruno, is a registered financial professional currently at AEI SECURITIES, INC. located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. John has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 87, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 4, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Jack K Bruno

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 9, 2026 - Present

AEI SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1300 Wells Fargo Place 30 Seventh Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101-4901
BD
CRD#: 6158
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

January 6, 2025 - March 3, 2026

LEVEL FOUR ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 134086
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 6, 2025 - March 3, 2026

LEVEL FOUR FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25700
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 23, 2011 - January 28, 2025

GFS ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143110
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 21, 2011 - January 28, 2025

GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 35699
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 17, 2009 - December 31, 2014

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20580
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 17, 2009 - December 31, 2014

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 19, 2008 - February 17, 2009

USF SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 114894
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 19, 2008 - February 17, 2009

USF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135613
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 19, 2008 - February 17, 2009

USF ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130569
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 19, 2008 - February 17, 2009

USF SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37942
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 10, 2005 - August 18, 2008

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 10, 2005 - August 18, 2008

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 25, 2001 - January 3, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 7, 1997 - January 3, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Arizona
(6/9/2026)
RR
California
(6/9/2026)
RR
Colorado
(6/9/2026)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2026)
RR
Georgia
(6/9/2026)
RR
Idaho
(6/12/2026)
RR
Illinois
(6/9/2026)
RR
Iowa
(6/9/2026)
RR
Kansas
(6/9/2026)
RR
Michigan
(6/9/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(6/9/2026)
RR
Montana
(6/12/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(6/9/2026)
RR
Nevada
(6/15/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2026)
RR
New York
(6/15/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(6/9/2026)
RR
Ohio
(6/12/2026)
RR
Oregon
(6/9/2026)
RR
Texas
(6/9/2026)
RR
Utah
(6/9/2026)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2026)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/2/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/22/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/6/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 2/23/2005
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/30/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/1/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 5/3/2006
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 5/17/2005
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/17/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/15/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
AEI SECURITIES, INC.
AEI INCORPORATED | AEI SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6158 / SEC#: , 8-16750

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

Main Address
1300 Wells Fargo Place 30 Seventh Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101-4901
Mailing Address
1300 Wells Fargo Place 30 Seventh Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101-4901
Phone number
(651) 227-7333
Established
Minnesota since 02/03/1971
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AEI CAPITAL CORPORATIONHOLDING COMPANY
NYGARD, MARNI JOCEO, PRESIDENT, & CCO6333193
PETERSEN, KEITH ERNESTPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CFO, SECRETARY AND TREASURER6747299

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Regulatory Event3
Civil Event1

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Company Information

AEI SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6158St. Paul, MN 55101-4901

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