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Vernon A. Tappana

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Bentonville, AR
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CRD#: 4611849
VT

Professional summary


Vernon Almond Tappana III, ChFC®, who also goes by Vernon Almond Tappana, Vernon Almond Tappana III, is a registered financial advisor currently at STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP. located in Bentonville, Arkansas and STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP. located in Bloomington, Illinois.

Vernon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Vernon has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Vernon Almond Tappana | Vernon Almond Tappana Iii

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) D&T rentals LLC, Investment-related, 10769 Hwy 72 W Bentonville AR 72712 - personal rental properties purchased individually and then placed in the LLC. It has not been set up and no properties have been purchased at this time, partner, 08/15/2018, 50%,5hr/mo. 0hr/mo. 2) Fuel Worx LLC; Investment related, production of gas cans I do not know all of them, the main owner of general shares is Timothy Hooper, 45%; Sarah Wilson Strober 25%; Dean Eisma 35%. No relationship, Partner, 04-13-2019.2702 SE Otis Corley Dr., Suite 8 Bentonville Arkansas 72712, 0hr/Mo 3) Furry Land Mobile Pet Grooming; non-investment-related; 10768 Hwy 72W Bentonville AR 72712; Public Service; owner; none; 06/17/2022; 4; 0; Mobile pet grooming franchise. This is an absentee business model. We provide the financing, and the business is run by the Furry Land Home office. Our role is to review reports on a monthly basis and agree to additional funding when/if necessary. 4) Vernon Tappana - Property #1 (Personally Held Real Estate); Investment-Related; S09, T27, R05W 118.3 acres Cheney, KS 67025; Investment or Commercial Property; Owner; 09/30/2018; 0; 0; We inherited family-owned land in Cheney Kansas. We do nothing with the land with the exception of crop sharing it and it produces passive income every year.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

August 10, 2018 - Present

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 3487
Bentonville, AR
Current

December 13, 2002 - Present

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

Office #1: One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL

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".
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 3487 / SEC#: 801-8184, 8-13379

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2001

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arkansas
(11/28/2011)
IAR
Arkansas
(8/10/2018)
RR
Missouri
(2/23/2013)
IAR
Missouri
(8/10/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/23/2013)
IAR
Oklahoma
(8/10/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/14/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 3487 / SEC#: 801-8184, 8-13379

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2001
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Contact information


Main Address
One State Farm Plaza B-2, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 447-0740
Established
Delaware since 12/09/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
November
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP. WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
CHEVALIER, JEREL SAMASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER2209892
GRIMES, DAVID ROYVICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY1432710
GRIZZLE, DAVID RAYASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER4084087
HORTON, STEPHEN LOWELLASSISTANT SECRETARY3124493
JAYNES, DONALD ONEILASSISTANT SECRETARY3124497
JOSLIN, ROGER SCOTTDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER262350
KILLIAN, JOHN JOSEPHDIRECTOR2614915
MOORE, DAVID MICHAELASSISTANT SECRETARY2876793
MOSER, KURT GEORGEDIRECTOR & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT2065254
RUST, EDWARD BARRY JRDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT1450795
THOMAS, HOWARD ANDREWASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER3150520
TIPSORD, MICHAEL LEONASSISTANT SECRETARY1943922
TROSINO, VINCENT JOSEPHDIRECTOR1780681

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts38
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,294,815,444

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Company Information


STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

CRD#: 3487Bentonville, AR

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