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John V. Ballard

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CRD#: 2988526
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Professional summary


John Vincent Ballard was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Prior to being barred, John had worked at 17 firms, which includes GUZMAN & COMPANY, ATLAS ONE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, IFS SECURITIES, KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC, SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, PENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., SAMCO CAPITAL MARKETS INC., STEPHENS, LPL FINANCIAL LLC, STANFORD GROUP COMPANY, NBC CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP INC., ICBA SECURITIES, VINING-SPARKS IBG LLC, MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY LLC, INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, EQUITABLE ADVISORS LLC.

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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

December 21, 2010 - August 12, 2011

GUZMAN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 21013
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

August 30, 2010 - November 30, 2010

ATLAS ONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 124057
MIAMI, FL
Past

May 27, 2010 - November 17, 2010

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 21, 2008 - April 22, 2010

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 23, 2007 - November 24, 2008

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

August 15, 2006 - December 20, 2006

PENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25866
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 8, 2006 - February 7, 2007

SAMCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136532
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

March 30, 2006 - May 19, 2006

PENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25866
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 12, 2005 - October 20, 2005

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 5, 2004 - September 15, 2005

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

August 25, 2003 - January 15, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

April 30, 2003 - July 16, 2003

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 8, 2003 - April 3, 2003

NBC CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18229
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 29, 2001 - November 2, 2001

ICBA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 24088
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 29, 2001 - January 9, 2003

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 13, 1999 - November 1, 2001

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

August 10, 1998 - June 15, 1999

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 6, 1998 - March 18, 1998

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 6, 1998 - March 18, 1998

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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: 1/28/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


G&
GUZMAN & COMPANY
GUZMAN & COMPANY

CRD#: 21013 / SEC#: , 8-38646

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


Main Address
101 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5426
Mailing Address
101 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5426
Phone number
(305) 374-3600
Established
Florida since 01/28/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (25 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GUZMAN, LEOPOLDO EUGENIOPRESIDENT AND OWNER
BAZYLEWICZ, PETER MICHAELCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2142678
GUZMAN, SUSAN COVERTCORPORATE SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR1750039
MILLER, ALEXIS GUZMANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, POO, PFO5014670
TORIBIO, LUIS ACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6248172

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Company Information


GUZMAN & COMPANY

CRD#: 21013

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