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John F. Bocian

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
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CRD#: 2998348
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Professional summary


John Frank Bocian, who also goes by John Frank Bocian, is a registered financial professional currently at CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC located in Naperville, Illinois.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. John has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


John Frank Bocian

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 25, 2024 - Present

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563
BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

October 26, 2022 - June 11, 2024

HALO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 279029
Chicago, IL
Past

January 7, 2020 - October 17, 2022

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 23, 2010 - January 10, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
Northbrook, IL
Past

November 6, 2007 - September 20, 2011

ALFS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32201
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

November 6, 2007 - November 1, 2012

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 100460
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

May 4, 2007 - October 25, 2007

CORRELL CO. INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 38995
HICKORY HILLS, IL
Past

December 17, 2002 - May 4, 2007

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

April 16, 2002 - November 20, 2002

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 13, 1998 - March 27, 2002

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, 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.

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RR
Illinois
(6/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/23/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 19850 / SEC#: , 8-37854

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


Main Address
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787
Mailing Address
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787
Phone number
(630) 245-7200
Established
Delaware since 09/15/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CALAMOS INVESTMENTS LLCSOLE MEMBER/MANAGER
KOUDOUNIS, JOHN SPIROPRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1878118
DUFRESNE, DANIEL LEOEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2852606
HELMETAG, CHRISTIAN ALLANPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5282700
HELMETAG, CHRISTIAN ALLANFINANCIAL OPERATION PRINCIPAL5282700
KILEY, THOMAS PATRICKSVP CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OFFICER2869770
KILEY, THOMAS PATRICKPRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER2869770
OJALA, ERIK DONALDGENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY4758365
SINKER, JACQUELINE ELIZABETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1471593

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Company Information


CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 19850Naperville, IL 60563

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