MZ

Manuel F. Zamora

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CRD#: 3046352
MZ

Professional summary


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Manuel Feria Zamora, who also goes by Manuel Zamora, was a registered financial professional .

Manuel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Manuel had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Manuel Zamora

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 6, 2016 - September 3, 2021

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44412
TEA, SD
Past

June 7, 2007 - May 19, 2009

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44412
TEA, SD
Past

January 2, 2004 - December 31, 2006

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44412
TEA, SD
Past

February 9, 2002 - December 31, 2003

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

October 11, 2001 - February 9, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 22, 1998 - July 17, 2001

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: , 8-50699

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


Main Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Mailing Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone number
(605) 361-8230
Established
South Dakota since 10/03/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

Disclosures


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Company Information


VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412

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