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Clay Runnels

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CRD#: 4540424
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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.

Clay Runnels, who also goes by Clay Runnels Runnels, Clay Runnels, was a registered financial professional .

Clay is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Clay had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Clay Runnels Runnels | Clay Runnels

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

October 29, 2025 - January 22, 2026

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
TARPON SPRINGS, FL
Past

September 19, 2025 - January 22, 2026

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
TARPON SPRINGS, FL
Past

February 23, 2024 - July 21, 2025

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8099
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 9, 2024 - July 21, 2025

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 11, 2008 - January 29, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
PALM HARBOR, FL
Past

December 19, 2005 - March 7, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Past

August 12, 2002 - November 21, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA

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".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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: 2/22/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/8/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/9/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/12/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/9/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (4/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
REGARD, PAUL ETIENNEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2448671
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts70,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,156,017,804

Disclosures

Regulatory Event22
Arbitration2
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/14/2026
Cover Page
Report
01/26/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

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