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Paul S. Hardin

CANNON SECURITIES
Athens, GA 30605
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CRD#: 4013120
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Professional summary

Paul Simpson Hardin is a registered financial professional currently at CANNON SECURITIES, INC. located in Athens, Georgia.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 1, 2018 - Present

CANNON SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 649 South Milledge Ave. Suite 6, Athens, GA 30605
BD
CRD#: 152287
Athens, GA
Past

October 12, 2009 - January 19, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
ATHENS, GA
Past

September 5, 2000 - October 6, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
ALBANY, GA
Past

February 7, 2000 - April 14, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 7, 2000 - April 14, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

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RR
Georgia
(2/1/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/30/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/4/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CS
CANNON SECURITIES, INC.
CANNON SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 152287 / SEC#: , 8-68437

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

Main Address
649 South Milledge Ave. Suite 6, Athens, GA 30605
Mailing Address
649 South Milledge Ave Suite 6, Athens, GA 30605
Phone number
(888) 353-9972
Established
Georgia since 08/10/2009
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DIXON, KELLY LCCO/AMLCO/CEO5854982
ALVAREZ, ENRIQUECFO/ FINOP4622342

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Company Information

CANNON SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 152287Athens, GA 30605

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