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John F. Kopin

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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CRD#: 4547066
JK

Professional summary

John Fiore Kopin, who also goes by John Fiore Kopin, John Kopin, is a registered financial professional currently at AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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No

Aliases

John Fiore Kopin | John Kopin

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 4, 2025 - Present

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
BD
CRD#: 41081
Cincinnati, OH
Past

November 22, 2022 - February 25, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

October 19, 2022 - February 25, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 11, 2010 - September 27, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 10, 2010 - September 27, 2011

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 18, 2007 - March 1, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

May 18, 2007 - March 1, 2010

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

May 17, 2006 - May 4, 2007

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 17, 2006 - May 4, 2007

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 30, 2004 - May 22, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
NORFOLK, VA
Past

April 28, 2004 - May 22, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NORFOLK, VA
Past

July 8, 2002 - May 4, 2004

JBS LIBERTY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36179
KANNAPOLIS, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/22/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/28/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/19/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/22/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/18/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/3/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 6/8/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OHIO NATIONAL EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 41081 / SEC#: , 8-49296

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

Main Address
One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 237, Cincinnati, OH 45201-0371
Phone number
(513) 797-3443
Established
Ohio since 01/17/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (42 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CONSTELLATION INSURANCE, INC.PARENT COMPANY
JACK, CLIFFORD JAMESDIRECTOR1398005
SOCOL, MARC ALLANPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2761094
VANHOY, ANDREW JOSEPHDIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3012299

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Company Information

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 41081Cincinnati, OH 45242

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