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John A. Antolik

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CRD#: 4290393
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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.

John Anthony Antolik was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. John had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE 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.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

November 10, 2009 - December 31, 2024

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40002
WAYNE, PA
Past

August 24, 2007 - November 3, 2009

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

August 16, 2006 - March 5, 2007

PRIVATE PLACEMENT INSURANCE PRODUCTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 140139
FARGO, ND
Past

November 15, 2005 - August 21, 2006

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 20, 2004 - May 18, 2005

TBG FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 26984
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 18, 2000 - May 25, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/20/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/1/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/17/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

JA
J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.
ADI-DASSLER INTERNATIONAL OFFICE | THE GALBREATH GROUP | STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHARP FINANCIAL | PURSUE WEALTH PARTMERS, LLC | PINE VALLEY INVESTMENTS | NEWCLEUS | NEMES RUSH | MONUMENTAL INVESTMENTS | MADISON SIXTY, LLC | KINGS MANAGMENT | J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC. | ATHENA | AMBASSADOR FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

CRD#: 40002 / SEC#: , 8-48938

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
37 West Ave Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(215) 572-8700
Established
Delaware since 10/30/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CALFO, LEE ALBERTCEO, PRINCIPAL, RESEARCH PRINCIPAL4782334
CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD FUND I, LPSHAREHOLDER
SMITH, KENNETH RICHARDPRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, AMLCO2300203
ENGELBACH, PETER ALDENPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL201177
KINZER, CAROL ANNFINOP4519471

Disclosures

Regulatory Event3
Civil Event1

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Company Information

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 40002

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