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Clinton O. Kruse

VELES SECURITIES
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL
CRD#: 3022862
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Clinton Ogden KruseVELES SECURITIES

Professional summary


Clinton Ogden Kruse, who also goes by Clint Ogden Kruse, Clinton Ogden Kruse, Clinton Kruse, is a registered financial professional currently at VELES SECURITIES located in Lake In The Hills, Illinois.

Clinton is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Clinton has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Clint Ogden Kruse | Clinton Ogden Kruse | Clinton Kruse

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 27, 2026 - Present

VELES SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 332495
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL
Past

July 30, 2025 - October 17, 2025

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 30, 2020 - May 8, 2025

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

February 20, 2013 - December 31, 2019

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

November 27, 2007 - January 15, 2013

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 2005 - November 20, 2007

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 28, 2005 - November 19, 2007

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

May 12, 2004 - January 21, 2005

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 28, 2001 - April 29, 2004

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 20, 1999 - June 5, 2001

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

March 26, 1998 - September 15, 1999

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15014
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
(5/27/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/27/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VS
VELES SECURITIES
VELES SECURITIES | VELES SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 332495 / SEC#: , 8-71288

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


Main Address
530 Wedgewood Circle, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Mailing Address
530 Wedgewood Circle, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Phone number
(347) 559-5051
Established
Delaware since 06/05/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VELES HOLDINGS LLCOWNER
FITZGERALD, HEATHER MARIEFINOP4427665
PASSMAN, LEXINE HCFO7320529
PAVLOVIC, GIANLUCACEO7320845
SMULEVITZ, CHARLESCCO5099387

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Company Information


VELES SECURITIES

CRD#: 332495Lake In The Hills, IL

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