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Joseph J. Spilde

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES
Tea, SD 57064
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CRD#: 4170161
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Professional summary

Joseph James Spilde is a registered financial professional currently at VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Tea, South Dakota.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joseph has worked at 3 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 (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 28, 2012 - Present

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
BD
CRD#: 44412
Tea, SD
Past

February 9, 2002 - July 10, 2012

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
ARLINGTON, SD
Past

April 19, 2000 - February 9, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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
Indiana
(11/1/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(6/28/2012)
RR
South Dakota
(6/28/2012)
RR
Wyoming
(12/17/2015)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/2/2000
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: 4/18/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VI
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: , 8-50699

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

Main Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Mailing Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone number
(605) 361-8230
Established
South Dakota since 10/03/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

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Company Information

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412Tea, SD 57064

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