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Clyde E. Obaker

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CRD#: 4211997
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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.

Clyde Eugene Obaker, who also goes by Gene Obaker, was a registered financial professional .

Clyde is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Clyde had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Gene Obaker

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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Experience

Past

July 17, 2018 - February 25, 2022

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

RIA
CRD#: 297713
Maitland, FL
Past

June 27, 2018 - December 18, 2018

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291928
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

March 21, 2007 - June 27, 2018

CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 141630
MAITLAND, FL
Past

September 21, 2006 - September 4, 2018

TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108249
MAITLAND, FL
Past

July 18, 2006 - March 21, 2007

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 17, 2000 - October 5, 2001

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN

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".
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/5/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/3/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/27/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/17/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/14/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

FT
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2018 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Greensboro, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 715-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts500
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 306,343,419

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
02/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
04/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

CRD#: 297713

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