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Keith R. Telesca

EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP
Atlanta, GA 30309
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CRD#: 4223682
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Professional summary


Keith Richard Telesca, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Keith Richard Telesca Mr, is a registered financial advisor currently at EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP located in Atlanta, Georgia and FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Keith has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Keith Richard Telesca Mr

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) EQUITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION, ATLANTA, GA, INVESTMENT RELATED, SENIOR DIRECTOR, 160 HOURS PER MONTH, ALL DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS. 2) Lower Merion Little League; Non-Investment Related; Cynwyd, PA; No business nature; Board of Directors/Asst. Commissioner; 10/21 Start Date; 2 hours per month; 0 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

October 3, 2016 - Present

EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP

Office #1: 1776 Peachtree Street Nw Suite 600s, Atlanta, GA 30309
RIA
CRD#: 283930
Atlanta, GA
Current

June 28, 2012 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 1776 Peachtree Street Nw Suite 600s, Atlanta, GA 30309
BD
CRD#: 31334
Atlanta, GA
Past

July 3, 2012 - October 30, 2017

JFB HOLDINGS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 108510
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 25, 2010 - June 7, 2012

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
JOPLIN, MO
Past

July 17, 2008 - December 1, 2009

COMPASS EFFICIENT MODEL PORTFOLIOS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125568
WYNNEWOOD, PA
Past

May 13, 2008 - August 19, 2010

SAMUELS CHASE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 36699
SANTA YSABEL, CA
Past

July 12, 2005 - May 9, 2008

GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 487
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 14, 2002 - December 3, 2004

PGIM INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105670
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Past

June 12, 2002 - December 3, 2004

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

June 12, 2001 - April 1, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 30, 2000 - June 21, 2001

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ

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".
EI
EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP
BZI PARTNERS, LLC | FIVE FALLS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | EQUITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION ACQUISITION, INC. | EQUITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION | EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP

CRD#: 283930 / SEC#: 801-107945

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Delaware
(6/28/2012)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/28/2012)
IAR
Georgia
(1/17/2017)
RR
Maryland
(6/28/2012)
RR
New Jersey
(6/28/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/28/2012)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2016)
RR
Virginia
(6/28/2012)
RR
West Virginia
(6/28/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/22/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EI
EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP
BZI PARTNERS, LLC | FIVE FALLS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | EQUITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION ACQUISITION, INC. | EQUITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION | EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP

CRD#: 283930 / SEC#: 801-107945

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1776 Peachtree Street Nw Suite 600s, Atlanta, GA 30309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 239-0111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EQUITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION ADV 2A & 2B DATED MARCH 27, 2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,039
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,051,151,512

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Company Information


EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP

CRD#: 283930Atlanta, GA 30309

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