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Bradford G. Schommer

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CRD#: 414868
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Professional summary

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Bradford George Schommer was a registered financial professional .

Bradford is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. Bradford had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 1 and Series 24 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 (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

September 6, 2012 - June 10, 2014

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 158883
GALVESTON, TX
Past

January 25, 2008 - September 4, 2012

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
GALVESTON, TX
Past

February 16, 2005 - July 16, 2007

FREEDOM INVESTORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 23714
HARTLAND, WI
Past

December 3, 2004 - March 18, 2005

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 28, 2003 - June 4, 2004

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 15, 2003 - September 19, 2003

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

January 26, 2000 - September 16, 2003

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

October 1, 1997 - January 27, 2000

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 9, 1989 - October 1, 1997

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 1974 - October 7, 1987

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

April 3, 1974 - October 8, 1987

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181

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: 3/13/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 3/22/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/29/2002
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883 / SEC#: , 8-68938

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

Main Address
One Moody Plaza, Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address
One Moody Plaza Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone number
(409) 621-7809
Established
Texas since 12/21/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
LUIKART, THAD MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEO5111050
MERRILL, BRODY JASONSVP, CFO, FINOP5450137
WHITE, STACEY LEIGHAVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2721039

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Company Information

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883

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