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John C. Parks

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CRD#: 356930
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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 Charles Parks was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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None

Experience


Past

February 19, 2004 - March 28, 2011

INTERNATIONAL DISCOUNT INVESTORS

RIA
CRD#: 110167
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

April 25, 1991 - July 5, 1995

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

September 10, 1981 - April 24, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 24, 1980 - August 27, 1981

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

September 26, 1978 - November 15, 1980

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

June 1, 1971 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572
Past

May 5, 1971 - August 16, 1972

GOODBODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 362

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/22/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/21/1971
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


ID
INTERNATIONAL DISCOUNT INVESTORS
INTERNATIONAL DISCOUNT INVESTORS | INTERNATIONAL DISCOUNT INVESTORS INC

CRD#: 110167 / SEC#: 801-48914

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Dandridge, TN
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 707, Dandridge, TN 37725
Phone number
(865) 212-4333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts138
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 54,663,716

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Company Information


INTERNATIONAL DISCOUNT INVESTORS

CRD#: 110167

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