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Cory J. Tinsley

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CRD#: 4434244
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Professional summary


Cory James Tinsley was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Cory is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Prior to being barred, Cory had worked at 9 firms, which includes FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LLC, EQUITABLE ADVISORS LLC, MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED, COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK, SAGE RUTTY & CO. INC., M&T SECURITIES INC., AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES LLC, CGS FINANCIAL INC..

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No

Aliases


Cory James Tinsley | Cory Tinsley

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

April 25, 2017 - February 18, 2021

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

October 26, 2015 - July 25, 2016

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

October 2, 2015 - July 25, 2016

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 14, 2014 - April 20, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PITTSFORD, NY
Past

December 26, 2013 - April 20, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PITTSFORD, NY
Past

May 8, 2012 - February 21, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
ONTARIO, NY
Past

April 21, 2010 - July 13, 2010

SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3254
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 7, 2008 - September 21, 2009

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 17, 2007 - September 21, 2009

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

November 8, 2004 - June 29, 2007

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

May 1, 2003 - June 3, 2004

ASHTON THOMAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16629
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

March 25, 2002 - June 21, 2002

CGS FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 43125
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/4/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FF
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863 / SEC#: 801-108217, 8-52361

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


Main Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Mailing Address
31051 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone number
(818) 584-0200
Established
Nevada since 12/21/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FARMERS ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/31/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FFS HOLDING, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
BORKIN, JOSHUA ALANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6536355
DAHM, CHRISTINEBOARD MEMBER8191792
DO, CHAUSECRETARY7865522
HANSON, GUY MEADEBOARD MEMBER7165729
HOHL, DOREN EUGENEBAORD MEMBER1953425
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4539081
ROBINSON, TARETHA ANNDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS4539081
SCHEAR, ZACHARYPRESIDENT5958762
SCOTT, JANICE GALEBOARD MEMBER7909854
WILLOUGHBY, DENITA ANNETTEBOARD MEMBER2368099

Disclosures


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Company Information


FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 103863

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