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Douglas J. Lester

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CRD#: 307379
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Douglas Joe Lester, who also goes by Doug J Lester, Douglas J Lester, was a registered financial professional .

Douglas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. Douglas had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Doug J Lester | Douglas J Lester

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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Experience


Past

July 29, 2011 - May 7, 2018

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 158667
DURHAM, NC
Past

March 6, 2009 - July 29, 2011

VERITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 41527
DURHAM, NC
Past

March 6, 2009 - May 7, 2018

VERITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41527
DURHAM, NC
Past

July 11, 2007 - February 25, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 26, 2007 - February 25, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
RALEIGH, NC
Past

October 6, 2005 - June 27, 2007

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
RALEIGH, NC
Past

August 3, 2005 - June 27, 2007

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
RALEIGH, NC
Past

August 24, 2004 - July 11, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
RALEIGH, NC
Past

August 6, 2004 - July 11, 2005

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 6, 2004 - July 11, 2005

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 1, 2004 - August 24, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 31, 2000 - April 1, 2004

C.P. ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 118052
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 3, 1999 - August 24, 2004

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 1989 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 28, 1988 - December 31, 1988

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Past

December 1, 1986 - November 16, 1988

FOCUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15023
Past

February 5, 1986 - December 15, 1986

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
Past

March 29, 1984 - January 24, 1986

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
Past

February 13, 1982 - May 2, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

October 29, 1975 - May 2, 1989

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
Past

January 7, 1974 - December 12, 1983

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881

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".
VA
VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT
ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/1/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/10/1973
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


VA
VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT
ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
280 S Mangum St Ste 550, Durham, NC 27701-3676
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 490-6717
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
67

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (8/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,199
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,041,329,944

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Company Information


VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667

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