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John C. Ou

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CRD#: 3182772
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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.

John Chihong Ou was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 72 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 14, 2016 - September 7, 2016

SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 10100
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

August 8, 2014 - December 3, 2015

ODEON CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148493
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 25, 2013 - August 4, 2014

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 150696
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 3, 2012 - April 18, 2013

BREAN CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23723
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 5, 2011 - December 4, 2012

STONECASTLE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 131211
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 2006 - March 21, 2011

GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40638
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 10, 2004 - August 23, 2006

BROADPOINT DESCAP

BD
CRD#: 14997
NEW ORK, NY
Past

April 5, 1999 - February 9, 2004

COUNTRYWIDE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10598
CALABASAS, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/30/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 4/1/1999
Government Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


SF
SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUP
ARGENTIS ADVISORS. INC. | SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUP | MONGERSON & COMPANY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 10100 / SEC#: , 8-26030

BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/21/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Illinois since 03/16/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ARGENTIS HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
ALMERINI, LOUIS ACHILLEFINOP1605183
CELLITTI, AUGUSTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1051780
PEDRETTI, ROBERT FRANKPRESIDENT1775123

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Company Information


SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 10100

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