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David A. Behel

CREWS & ASSOCIATES
Searcy, AR 72145
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CRD#: 4417626
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Professional summary


David A Behel is a registered financial advisor currently at CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Searcy, Arkansas.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. David has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. FIRST SECURITY BANK - LOAN OFFICER. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 20 HOURS PER WEEK. HALF OF TRADING HOURS ORIGINATING LOANS, HALF SECURITIES. NO OWNERSHIP. 314 NO. SPRING ST., SEARCY, AR 72143 2. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WHITE COUNTY ARKANSAS, VICE-PRESIDENT & BOARD MEMBER, SINCE JULY 1, 2011, SEARCY-AR, 4 HOURS PER MONTH, NO HOURS DURING TRADING. 3. FINANCE CHAIR: CAMPAIGN FOR HOUSE OF REP SEAT: 200 NORTH SPRING ST, SEARCY, AR, NATURE: CAMPAIGN, SINCE 10-1-2011, 1HR/WEEK, NO HOURS DURING TRADING, NO COMPENSATION. 4. McRae Elementary School PTO, Board member, since 8/22/2016, 1 hour per year, no hours during trading, parent teacher organization, no compensation, no ownership. 5. Main Street Searcy, position: Treasurer/Board Member, Searcy AR, since 8/1/15, 1.5 hours per month, 0.5 hours during trading, no compensation, no ownership, nature: historic preservation chapter, not investment related.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 4, 2014 - Present

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 314 N. Spring Street P. O. Box 1009, Searcy, AR 72145
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8052
Searcy, AR
Current

October 8, 2004 - Present

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 314 N. Spring Street P. O. Box 1009, Searcy, AR 72145
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8052
Searcy, AR
Past

August 24, 2006 - February 24, 2011

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8052
SEARCY, AR

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".
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

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
Alabama
(8/3/2006)
RR
Arkansas
(10/18/2004)
IAR
Arkansas
(9/4/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(2/3/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/11/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/30/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CREWS | FIRST SECURITY CREWS | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 8052 / SEC#: 801-128827, 8-24075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/2023 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/24/2021 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2019 Approved)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
521 President Clinton Avenue Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1696, Little Rock, AR 72203-1696
Phone number
(501) 907-2000
Established
Arkansas since 07/06/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
130

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 2025 (5/7/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CREWS CORE HOLDING COMPANYOWNER
BEARDSLEY, SCOTT ARTHURSECRETARY OF THE BOARD2349866
BUMPERS, JOSEPH PARROTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4336359
CLAY, DENNIS CHARLESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1233857
JONES, JAMES STEPHENPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR502536
MEYER, DAMON CHRISTIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4133916

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts336
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 149,386,233

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration1

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Company Information


CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 8052Searcy, AR 72145

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