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Curtis Lavell Spears

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 4117812·26 years experience

Professional Summary

This is a previously registered financial professional. Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. Curtis Spears draws on long experience at Andes Capital Group in Chicago (registered there since January 2014). He holds multiple securities licenses (Series 6, 7, SIE, 79, 99) and principal credentials (Series 24, 14), and is approved by FINRA and registered in many U.S. states including...

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 139212
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1. 205 West Wacker Drive Suite 610, Chicago, IL 606062. 205 West Wacker Drive Suite 610, Chicago, IL 606063. 5200 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 560, Los Angeles, CA 90036
January 17, 2014 - Present
PENSERRA SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 145994
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Orinda, CA
October 10, 2013 - March 19, 2014
GARDNER RICH, L.L.C.·CRD# 23681
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July 1, 2009 - February 16, 2012
ALPS PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.·CRD# 144464
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January 2, 2008 - June 19, 2009
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 16853
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Denver, CO
May 15, 2007 - December 31, 2007
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 15634
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Portland, ME
November 10, 2006 - May 11, 2007
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7927
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February 23, 2000 - March 10, 2005

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Current Firm

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ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 139212 / SEC#: 8-67202
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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

205 West Wacker Drive Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

205 West Wacker Drive Suite 610, Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number

(312) 376-4500

Established

Illinois since 08/03/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
POOLE, SEAN WILLIAMMEMBER7010269
MCGAUGH, RAYMOND SCOTTMEMBER2649886
SPEARS, CURTIS LAVELLPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER4117812
LENART, BRIAN DOUGLASFINOP, CFO, PFO/POO736107
OKREPKIE, RALPH GEORGEPRINCIPAL2429667

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

3

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Other business activities

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No other business activities are reported for Curtis Spears in the provided information. In plain terms, there are no listed side roles—such as work in insurance, tax, law, or real estate—that would affect the services he provides. Because no outside activities are noted, there is no specific potential conflict identified here. An advisor must act in your best interest and would need to disclose any outside business roles if they arise.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
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Alabama
(3/28/2022)
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Alaska
(1/26/2022)
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Arizona
(9/4/2018)
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Arkansas
(10/12/2018)
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California
(6/5/2014)
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Colorado
(8/27/2018)
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Connecticut
(8/23/2018)
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Delaware
(6/29/2022)
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District of Columbia
(8/30/2018)
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Florida
(10/8/2015)
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Georgia
(2/9/2022)
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Hawaii
(9/14/2018)
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Idaho
(1/31/2022)
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Illinois
(7/23/2014)
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Indiana
(2/16/2022)
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Iowa
(1/12/2022)
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Kansas
(1/26/2022)
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Kentucky
(1/19/2022)
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Louisiana
(8/13/2018)
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Maine
(1/28/2022)
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Maryland
(9/18/2018)
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Massachusetts
(10/26/2018)
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Michigan
(4/20/2017)
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Minnesota
(3/28/2022)
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Mississippi
(1/11/2022)
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Missouri
(4/18/2022)
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Montana
(1/26/2022)
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Nebraska
(2/8/2022)
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Nevada
(8/14/2018)
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New Hampshire
(9/13/2018)
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New Jersey
(8/6/2014)
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New Mexico
(10/1/2018)
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New York
(9/15/2014)
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North Carolina
(8/14/2018)
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North Dakota
(2/2/2022)
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Ohio
(1/19/2022)
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Oklahoma
(1/13/2022)
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Oregon
(9/12/2018)
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Pennsylvania
(1/14/2022)
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Puerto Rico
(1/26/2022)
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Rhode Island
(1/18/2022)
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South Carolina
(3/16/2022)
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South Dakota
(1/14/2022)
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Tennessee
(1/4/2026)
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Texas
(5/7/2015)
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Utah
(9/24/2018)
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Vermont
(1/31/2022)
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Virgin Islands
(2/16/2022)
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Virginia
(8/6/2014)
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Washington
(8/30/2018)
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West Virginia
(1/24/2022)
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Wisconsin
(1/14/2022)
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Wyoming
(1/31/2022)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2000About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2001About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2000About the Series 6 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2009About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
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