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Donald R. Main

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CRD#: 2951775
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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.

Donald Ray Main was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Donald had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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

April 28, 2010 - May 2, 2012

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40637
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

April 28, 2010 - May 2, 2012

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 40637
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

December 18, 2007 - July 31, 2009

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 40637
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

December 14, 2007 - July 31, 2009

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 40637
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

July 10, 2003 - December 13, 2007

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

December 22, 1997 - June 12, 2003

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5361
KANSAS CITY, MO

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".
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HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.
HANCOCK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES | HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 40637 / SEC#: 801-68420, 8-49106

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/7/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/5/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/18/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

HW
HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.
HANCOCK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES | HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 40637 / SEC#: 801-68420, 8-49106

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2007 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
701 Poydras St. Suite 3100, New Orleans, LA 70139
Mailing Address
701 Poydras St. Suite 3100, New Orleans, LA 70139
Phone number
+1 (800) 385-4188
Established
Mississippi since 10/12/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
45

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HWIS ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - MARCH 30, 2025 (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
BARTLETT, DONNABROKER DEALER - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1813672
LOUPE, PATRICIA KIVESASSISTANT SECRETARY6796549
MILTON, MILES STUARTPRESIDENT/CEO AND DIRECTOR1518016
NICHOALDS, STUART TODDAML/BSA OFFICER6607342
RIGNEY, JOHN MARIO JRRIA-CCO/VP/SECRETARY & DIRECTOR2032572
SCHEXNAYDER, ANITA GREGOIREVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR6453588

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,031
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 210,606,113

Disclosures

Regulatory Event2
Arbitration2

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Company Information

HANCOCK WHITNEY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 40637

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