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John A. Cylc

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CRD#: 2917559
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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 Allan Cylc II, who also goes by John Allan Cylc II, John Allan Cylc, John Cylc, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. John had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 4, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

John Allan Cylc Ii | John Allan Cylc | John Cylc

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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Experience

Past

July 1, 2015 - February 12, 2026

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
Boston, MA
Past

June 30, 2015 - February 12, 2026

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
Boston, MA
Past

March 17, 2014 - June 24, 2015

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

March 14, 2014 - June 24, 2015

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
Past

September 19, 2012 - March 10, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

September 19, 2012 - March 10, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

May 27, 2008 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MANCHESTER, NJ
Past

May 27, 2008 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MANCHESTER, NJ
Past

April 19, 2005 - May 27, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

April 14, 2005 - May 27, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

October 20, 2004 - November 9, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 20, 2004 - November 9, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 19, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
HADDONFIELD, NJ
Past

September 24, 1997 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/10/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/16/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/1/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 12/28/2000
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 10/13/2000
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 8/16/2000
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Current Firm

SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Phone number
(866) 736-6475
Established
Delaware since 01/03/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
440

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SSLLC FMAX ADVISORY PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE 11.2025 (11/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
BOWLER, DANIEL PCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5354805
CARTER, LAWRENCE ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2113682
NEURATH, DUSTINDIRECTOR8044630
SCHMITZ, NICOLECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2815862
SMITH, MATTHEW PETERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR3209342
SNYDER, JONATHAN ANDREWPRESIDENT & CEO6514215
VANNAH, JAMES DOUGLASSCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY5679595
VILLANO, ALYSON NICOLEDIRECTOR7473984
WATSON, JONATHAN EDWARDDIRECTOR7631421

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts10,401
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,553,311,017

Disclosures

Regulatory Event12
Arbitration7

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Company Information

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 41791

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