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Carlos W. Herbas

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CRD#: 4763878
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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.

Carlos Walter Herbas, who also goes by Carlos W Herbas, Carlos Herbas, was a registered financial professional .

Carlos is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Carlos had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Carlos W Herbas | Carlos Herbas

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

January 10, 2011 - January 21, 2014

VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44412
TEA, SD
Past

July 9, 2008 - December 31, 2008

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
LINCOLN PARK, MI
Past

March 7, 2008 - April 30, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
DEARBORN, MI
Past

October 17, 2005 - November 14, 2007

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
ALLEN PARK, MI
Past

July 6, 2005 - August 31, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 27, 2004 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 24, 2004 - September 9, 2004

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

March 17, 2004 - May 28, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL

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: 7/2/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
VARIABLE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412 / SEC#: , 8-50699

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


Main Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Mailing Address
750 E. 1st Street, Tea, SD 57064
Phone number
(605) 361-8230
Established
South Dakota since 10/03/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WILSON, GREGORY STEVENPRESIDENT / CEO / CCO / COO/1272680
FONDER, TERRY JOSEPHFINOP5561085
WILSON, KYLE WAGNERASSISTANT CEO5212895

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Company Information


VARIABLE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 44412

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