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Courtney K. Gayle

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CRD#: 4206640
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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.

Courtney Kathryn Gayle was a registered financial professional .

Courtney is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Courtney had worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 99 and Series 7 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.

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None

Experience

Past

June 26, 2012 - January 6, 2015

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

March 1, 2001 - June 18, 2001

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 3, 2000 - January 18, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 3, 2000 - January 18, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/6/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99
Date: 6/5/2012
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/2/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC
VINING SPARKS | VINING-SPARKS INVESTMENT BANKERS GROUP, L. P. | VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC | VINING-SPARKS IBG, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

CRD#: 27502 / SEC#: , 8-43150

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/26/2023
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Phone number
Established
Delaware since 10/27/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
COLEMAN, KAREN SUEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1485120
GLADNEY, HAROLD LAMARCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1189322
MEDFORD, MARK ANTHONYPRESIDENT/CEO/CHAIRMAN5582726
SHEA, MARTIN FLANAGAN JR.EVP & GENERAL COUNSEL4697655

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Company Information

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

CRD#: 27502

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