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Rene C. Tamez
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES
Harlingen, TX 78550-7109
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CRD#: 3166952
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Professional summary
Rene C Tamez, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Rene C Tamez, Rene Corkill Tamez, Rene Tamez, is a registered financial advisor currently at W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Harlingen, Texas.
Rene is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Rene has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Rene C Tamez | Rene Corkill Tamez | Rene Tamez
Other business activities
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Western and Southern Life, Houston, TX Full Time Agency Manager
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
October 20, 2020 - Present
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 1906 E Tyler Suite E 1, Harlingen, TX 78550-7109Office #2: 1616 S Voss Road Suite 500, Houston, TX 77057RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Harlingen, TX
Current
October 20, 2020 - Present
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 1906 E Tyler Suite E 1, Harlingen, TX 78550-7109Office #2: 1616 S Voss Road Suite 500, Houston, TX 77057RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Harlingen, TX
Past
November 19, 2019 - October 20, 2020
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4173
HOUSTON, TX
Past
November 19, 2019 - October 20, 2020
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4173
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 28, 2019 - August 27, 2019
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 3, 2019 - August 27, 2019
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
HOUSTON, TX
Past
November 6, 2017 - December 17, 2018
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
RIA
CRD#: 18387
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 31, 2017 - December 17, 2018
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
HOUSTON, TX
Past
February 6, 2015 - May 30, 2017
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
HOUSTON, TX
Past
February 26, 1999 - October 31, 2014
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.
BD
CRD#: 43036
HOUSTON, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Louisiana(5/30/2025)
RR
Nevada(7/24/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/6/2021)
RR
Texas(10/20/2020)
IAR
Texas(10/20/2020)
RR
Utah(11/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 629-1055
Established
Ohio since 05/21/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
95
SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY | OWNER | |
| BRODIE, TROY DALE | PRESIDENT | 1924559 |
| DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPH | VP, MARKETING | 5420948 |
| HERRON, SARAH SPARKS | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 6905684 |
| JOHNSON, JAY VINCENT | TREASURER | 6607547 |
| LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAM | VP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION | 5657647 |
| LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAEL | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT | 2924719 |
| MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPP | DIRECTOR | 1221720 |
| MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARD | AVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS | 2999021 |
| NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVID | DIRECTOR | 5863603 |
| SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAEL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4673623 |
| STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVEN | VP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1327230 |
| WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO | 2619213 |
| WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPH | VP TAX | 7679752 |
| WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 473438 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 655 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 175,814,665 |
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