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John P. Smallwood

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CRD#: 426700
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Professional summary


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John Pugh Smallwood was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. John had worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 5, 2016 - December 5, 2016

VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 118851
EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ
Past

November 23, 2016 - November 30, 2016

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Red Bank, NJ
Past

May 18, 2011 - November 8, 2016

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Red Bank, NJ
Past

May 18, 2011 - November 8, 2016

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Red Bank, NJ
Past

July 22, 2008 - May 17, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

July 22, 2008 - May 17, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

November 1, 2004 - November 29, 2005

SMALLWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 125640
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

January 1, 2004 - August 6, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

January 1, 2004 - August 6, 2008

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

October 24, 2002 - January 1, 2004

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10332
SHREWSBURY, NJ
Past

June 17, 1999 - March 1, 2000

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 28, 1999 - January 1, 2004

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

September 3, 1997 - June 8, 1999

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

January 22, 1990 - September 5, 1997

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 22, 1988 - January 24, 1990

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

December 14, 1987 - February 23, 1988

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

June 9, 1982 - January 24, 1990

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

November 25, 1981 - December 28, 1982

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7700
Past

October 14, 1981 - November 19, 1981

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

June 25, 1979 - September 3, 1981

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7700
Past

January 8, 1979 - September 20, 1979

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

March 8, 1977 - April 26, 1979

OLD SLIP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7360
Past

August 7, 1974 - August 20, 1974

HARTFORD VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4291
Past

August 7, 1974 - August 9, 1977

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
Past

May 30, 1974 - March 8, 1977

CNA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 163
Past

December 6, 1973 - August 10, 1974

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
Past

November 15, 1972 - January 12, 1974

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

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".
VI
VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
COVERED BRIDGE ADVISORS | VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LAKESIDE INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | HANLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HANLON INVESTMENT MANAGEMNET, INC. | HANLON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | HANLON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 118851 / SEC#: 801-60889

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2002 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/25/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/14/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/13/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/17/1997
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


VI
VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
COVERED BRIDGE ADVISORS | VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LAKESIDE INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | HANLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HANLON INVESTMENT MANAGEMNET, INC. | HANLON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | HANLON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 118851 / SEC#: 801-60889

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2002 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3393 Bargaintown Road, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234
Mailing Address
Phone number
(609) 601-1200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 PART 2 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,705
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 705,329,658

Red Flags


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Company Information


VESTGEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 118851

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