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Dan E. Messersmith

TRUTORO
Hot Springs, AR 71901
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CRD#: 2980256
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Professional summary


Dan Edward Messersmith is a registered financial professional currently at TRUTORO located in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Dan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Dan has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 13, 2021 - Present

TRUTORO

Office #1: 1913 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
RIA
BD
CRD#: 169291
Hot Springs, AR
Past

August 6, 2009 - July 14, 2021

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Past

January 14, 1998 - June 22, 2009

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
HOT SPRINGS, AR

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".
TR
TRUTORO
BUTLER FINANCIAL SERVICES | VERITAS INDEPENDENT PARTNERS, LLC | TRUTORO | SUQUTRA INVESTMENTS | STRONG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | RIVERLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS | PERSPECTIVES GROUP FINANCIAL | MINTON WEALTH STRATEGIES | JOE JUSTUS INSURANCE AGENCY | JIM D LEONARD, CPA | FOUNTAIN FINANCIAL & TAX | DICKERSON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CARDINAL INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 169291 / SEC#: 801-120986, 8-69363

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/28/2021 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2021 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2021 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2021 Terminated)
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.

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
Alabama
(2/28/2022)
RR
Arizona
(1/13/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(7/13/2021)
RR
Texas
(10/18/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/12/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TR
TRUTORO
BUTLER FINANCIAL SERVICES | VERITAS INDEPENDENT PARTNERS, LLC | TRUTORO | SUQUTRA INVESTMENTS | STRONG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | RIVERLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PINNACLE WEALTH ADVISORS | PERSPECTIVES GROUP FINANCIAL | MINTON WEALTH STRATEGIES | JOE JUSTUS INSURANCE AGENCY | JIM D LEONARD, CPA | FOUNTAIN FINANCIAL & TAX | DICKERSON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | CARDINAL INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 169291 / SEC#: 801-120986, 8-69363

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/28/2021 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2021 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2021 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/1/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2021 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2201 Washington Ave Suite 2, Conway, AR 72032
Mailing Address
2201 Washington Ave Ste 2, Conway, AR 72032
Phone number
(501) 358-6131
Established
Arkansas since 09/05/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

TRUTORO - ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (5/7/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MURDOCH, REBECCA GAILMANAGING MEMBER/CCO3171059
SHANNON, DEBRA DAWNOWNER5021297
ANDERSON, KATHERINE ALICEFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4723171

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,172
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 130,734,559

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Company Information


TRUTORO

CRD#: 169291Hot Springs, AR 71901

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