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John B. Childress

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CRD#: 45760
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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.

John Bowles Childress was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. John had worked at 4 firms and has passed the F04 and Series 00 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

July 15, 1980 - May 28, 1991

SERRA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 8126
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

November 7, 1977 - January 17, 1978

JUDY & ROBINSON SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 2378
Past

October 3, 1973 - January 1, 1976

MISSION SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6551
Past

May 11, 1970 - December 1, 1972

KANSAS-ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1000001

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
F04
Date: 2/21/1974
Financial Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 12/16/1969
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


SS
SERRA SECURITIES
SERRA SECURITIES

CRD#: 8126 / SEC#: , 8-24606

BD
Terminated by FINRA on 06/21/1991
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Established
California since 10/01/1985
Firm type
Corporation
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Company Information


SERRA SECURITIES

CRD#: 8126

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