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Thomas P. Masterson

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CRD#: 4175280
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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.

Thomas Patrick Masterson, who also goes by Thom Masterson, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Thomas had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Thom Masterson

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 5, 2020 - August 19, 2020

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
Carmel, IN
Past

February 5, 2020 - August 19, 2020

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
Carmel, IN
Past

May 19, 2017 - October 18, 2019

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11643
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

January 17, 2017 - October 18, 2019

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11643
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

January 19, 2016 - December 1, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
CARMEL, IN
Past

December 7, 2015 - December 1, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 31, 2015 - February 19, 2015

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 2, 2010 - February 14, 2014

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11643
CARMEL, IN
Past

February 10, 2005 - September 30, 2008

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
CARMEL, IN
Past

February 10, 2005 - September 30, 2008

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

May 18, 2004 - December 16, 2004

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46765
CARMEL, IN
Past

May 12, 2004 - December 16, 2004

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46765
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

November 25, 2003 - May 18, 2004

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 18, 2003 - July 17, 2003

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

January 19, 2001 - October 28, 2002

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

October 16, 2000 - December 19, 2000

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 16, 2000 - December 19, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 11, 2000 - October 5, 2000

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 16, 2000 - July 10, 2000

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/14/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032

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