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Wayne B. Vaughan

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CRD#: 453775
WV

Professional summary


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Wayne Beckley Vaughan was a registered financial professional .

Wayne is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. Wayne had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, PC and Series 1 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

January 17, 2012 - December 31, 2021

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 27913
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

January 17, 2012 - December 31, 2021

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 27913
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

January 19, 2011 - January 17, 2012

MIDSOUTH CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35039
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 5, 2004 - December 31, 2010

MIDSOUTH CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35039
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 28, 2003 - January 17, 2012

MIDSOUTH CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35039
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 1, 1999 - November 24, 2003

CARTER, TERRY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16365
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 18, 1996 - March 1, 1999

CARTER, TERRY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16365
Past

August 25, 1993 - November 15, 1996

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 1, 1992 - August 11, 1993

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1989 - April 24, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 1984 - April 19, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

June 27, 1983 - April 6, 1984

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
Past

February 25, 1982 - July 7, 1983

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

February 6, 1981 - March 8, 1982

LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7555
Past

November 15, 1979 - February 20, 1981

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

July 26, 1979 - November 25, 1979

LOEB PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 7534
Past

February 28, 1978 - April 13, 1978

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

January 25, 1978 - June 3, 1979

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
Past

January 26, 1977 - February 28, 1978

DEAN WITTER & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6466
Past

March 8, 1972 - September 6, 1972

DREXEL BURNHAM & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 116
Past

July 24, 1970 - August 26, 1972

F I DUPONT GLORE FORGAN & CO

BD
CRD#: 1000002

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".
LK
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
A. TURNER FINANCIAL | VISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRUE HARBOUR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE TATLAN GROUP | TANKE FINANCIAL GROUP | ROBERT BRYAN FITZPATRICK PC | PRIVATE WEALTH & RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | PREFERRED PENSION SOLUTIONS | PLANNING WORKS, LLC | PILOT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM BENEFITS, LLC | NORRIS & COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MILLENNIUM FINANCIAL | MAYHEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | M3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT/KING FINANCIAL INC./PINZONE FINANCIAL SERVICES/HEALY FINANCIAL SERVICES | LOVE & ASSOCIATES | LOOMIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC. | L.M. KOHN NORTH | L.M. KOHN & COMPANY | KOHN WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC. | KOHN FINANCIAL CORPORATION | JMK WEALTH ADVISORS | JLA CAPITAL | GROUP PLANS INSURANCE AGENCY INC - A DIVISION OF SHEAKLEY | GREEN & HALLIBURTON, INC. | GELMAN PENSION CONSULTING/CORNERSTONE PENSION CONSULTING | FINANCIAL DESIGNS, LLC | CYR FINANCIAL SERVICES / SHAREFAX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CONWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CGI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARPENTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUTLER BENEFIT BROKERS INC. | BAKER & COMPANY | ART ROSSER FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | ALDYN CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 27913 / SEC#: 801-38116, 8-43303

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/1991 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/27/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 5/25/1989
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/14/1964
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


LK
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
A. TURNER FINANCIAL | VISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | TRUE HARBOUR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE TATLAN GROUP | TANKE FINANCIAL GROUP | ROBERT BRYAN FITZPATRICK PC | PRIVATE WEALTH & RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | PREFERRED PENSION SOLUTIONS | PLANNING WORKS, LLC | PILOT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM BENEFITS, LLC | NORRIS & COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MILLENNIUM FINANCIAL | MAYHEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | M3 WEALTH MANAGEMENT/KING FINANCIAL INC./PINZONE FINANCIAL SERVICES/HEALY FINANCIAL SERVICES | LOVE & ASSOCIATES | LOOMIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC. | L.M. KOHN NORTH | L.M. KOHN & COMPANY | KOHN WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC. | KOHN FINANCIAL CORPORATION | JMK WEALTH ADVISORS | JLA CAPITAL | GROUP PLANS INSURANCE AGENCY INC - A DIVISION OF SHEAKLEY | GREEN & HALLIBURTON, INC. | GELMAN PENSION CONSULTING/CORNERSTONE PENSION CONSULTING | FINANCIAL DESIGNS, LLC | CYR FINANCIAL SERVICES / SHAREFAX FINANCIAL SERVICES | CONWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | CITIZENS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CGI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARPENTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BUTLER BENEFIT BROKERS INC. | BAKER & COMPANY | ART ROSSER FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP | ALDYN CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 27913 / SEC#: 801-38116, 8-43303

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/1991 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
10151 Carver Rd. Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
10151 Carver Rd. Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone number
(513) 792-0301
Established
Ohio since 11/27/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
85

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 04-08-2025 (4/8/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KOHN, LARRY MICHAELCEO/COB/TREASURER1063493
CHESS, ROBERT HUBERT JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2444560
HOLLISTER, CARL ROBERTPRESIDENT1953484
KOHN, ANDREW LEONARDVICE-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/ASSISTANT TREASURER6081667

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,799
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,091,208,747

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

CRD#: 27913

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