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Simon G. Akit

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CRD#: 4669773
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Professional summary

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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Simon George Akit was a registered financial professional .

Simon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Simon had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

June 24, 2024 - September 16, 2025

VENTUM FINANCIAL (US) CORP.

BD
CRD#: 127404
VANCOUVER,
Past

June 10, 2022 - April 17, 2023

GLOBAL ALLIANCE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 167164
CHARLESTON (MT. PLEASANT), SC
Past

March 10, 2008 - June 11, 2020

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
TORONTO,
Past

May 25, 2007 - March 27, 2008

BMO NESBITT BURNS SECURITIES LTD.

BD
CRD#: 44057
TORONTO, ONTARO,
Past

April 20, 2005 - May 21, 2007

BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16686
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 10, 2003 - March 30, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.

BD
CRD#: 25853
VANCOUVER, B.C.,

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/16/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/9/2003
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

VF
VENTUM FINANCIAL (US) CORP.
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES (U.S.) INC. | VENTUM FINANCIAL (US) CORP. | PI FINANCIAL (US) CORP.

CRD#: 127404 / SEC#: , 8-65995

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

Main Address
Vancouver Centre Ii 2500 - 733 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 0S6
Mailing Address
Vancouver Centre Ii 2500 - 733 Seymour Street, Vancouver, V6B 0S6
Phone number
(604) 664-2900
Established
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (21 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VENTUM FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
BUTTERWORTH, RICHARD ANTHONYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR7983858
MURRAY, DAVID ANDREWVP, FINANCE AND DIRECTOR4671309
THOMAS, RICHARD WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR4671340

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Company Information

VENTUM FINANCIAL (US) CORP.

CRD#: 127404

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