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Ellen L. Sholty

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CRD#: 4594264
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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.

Ellen L Sholty, who also goes by Ellen L Ainey, was a registered financial professional .

Ellen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Ellen had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 6 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ellen L Ainey

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

February 4, 2013 - June 7, 2013

CIG SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 129864
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

June 15, 2006 - October 22, 2012

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 6, 2004 - June 5, 2006

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 6
Date: 9/4/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm


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CIG SECURITIES
CIG CORP | CIG SECURITIES, INC. | CIG SECURITIES

CRD#: 129864 / SEC#: , 8-66266

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


Main Address
One Towne Square Suite 1850, Southfield, MI 48076
Mailing Address
One Towne Square Suite 1850, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone number
(248) 827-1010
Established
Michigan since 08/29/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CIG CAPITAL ADVISORS (FORMERLY CIG CORP.)OWNER
CHAPUT, KENNETH GERARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / MD - COMPLIANCE & OPERATIONS2504848
MINKARA, OSMAN RADWANMANAGING PRINCIPAL2426151

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Company Information


CIG SECURITIES

CRD#: 129864

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