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Anthony J. Spena

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO.
Willoughby, OH
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CRD#: 431748
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Professional summary


Anthony Joseph Spena SR, who also goes by Anthony J Spena, Anthony Joseph Spena, Tony Spena Jr, Tony Spena Sr, Tony Spena, Anthony Joseph Spena Sr, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC. located in Willoughby, Ohio.

Anthony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1972. Anthony has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Anthony J Spena | Anthony Joseph Spena | Tony Spena Jr | Tony Spena Sr | Tony Spena | Anthony Joseph Spena Sr

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.
Insurance Agent. Sell fixed life insurance and annuities, disability, health and long term care insurance. 4125 Polo Park Dr Willoughby OH 44094. Start 10/1970. 25 hrs/month. Compensation: Commission

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 11, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 24723
Willoughby, OH
Current

February 10, 2021 - Present

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

Office #1: 5579 Pearl Road, Ste 100, Parma, OH 44129Office #2: 5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
RIA
BD
CRD#: 24723
Parma, OH
Past

January 15, 2018 - June 30, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
Ashtabula, OH
Past

December 5, 2017 - June 30, 2020

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
ASHTABULA, OH
Past

December 21, 2016 - December 6, 2017

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136300
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

December 7, 2016 - December 6, 2017

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136300
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

September 9, 2005 - December 6, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
Chardon, OH
Past

April 15, 2002 - January 28, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 30, 2001 - December 31, 2001

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 30, 2001 - January 28, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 3, 2001 - January 24, 2001

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

October 8, 1996 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 8, 1996 - March 23, 2001

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 1980 - September 12, 1996

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1972 - September 12, 1996

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY

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
Arizona
(6/29/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2022)
RR
Ohio
(2/11/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(2/11/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/19/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IC
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.
INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: , 8-41331

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2009 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/2/2013 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/5/2011 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/1999 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Mailing Address
5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129
Phone number
(440) 888-7000
Established
Ohio since 04/29/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
41

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHEIMAN, THOMAS GREGORYPRESIDENT, CROP, SROP1508288
TOETZ, DAVID WILLIAMVP1379388
TWAROGOWSKI, DENNIS CLARENCECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1033169

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts295
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,922,105

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

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Company Information


INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723Willoughby, OH

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