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Douglas R. Forry

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 4645555
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Professional summary

Douglas Ray Forry JR, who also goes by Dj Forry, is a registered financial professional currently at AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Douglas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Douglas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Dj Forry

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 11, 2024 - Present

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 300285
West Des Moines, IA
Past

October 31, 2019 - May 16, 2024

ALLIANCE-ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 286025
West Des Moines, IA
Past

December 15, 2011 - June 30, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 31, 2006 - January 2, 2015

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 11, 2004 - October 31, 2019

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
West Des Moines, IA
Past

March 25, 2003 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/24/2003
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 11/11/2003
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL MARKETS | LOCKTON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300285 / SEC#: , 8-70298

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

Main Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mailing Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone number
(515) 443-3527
Established
North Carolina since 07/13/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NC SECURITIES HOLDCO, LLCPARENT CO
ALBERTI, GREGORY MICHAELPRINCIPAL/VICE PRESIDENT5023476
BAILEY, ELIZABETH EILEENCOO/CCO4154255
HAYES, SUSAN ANNCFO/FINOP2856326

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Company Information

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 300285West Des Moines, IA 50266

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