John F. Ciocca

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES

Akron, OH 44333

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CRD#: 4826360

Professional summary

John Felix Ciocca is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Insurance Agent: I am a 1099 agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company (BLC). As a BLC agent, I am also appointed with KFA through BLC which allows agents to write business for Medicare Supplement, Annuity and Equity Indexed annuity insurance products, life insurance, health and LTC.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 10, 2024 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3560 W Market Street Ste 210, Akron, OH 44333

RIA

CRD#: 281285

Akron, OH

Current

September 19, 2024 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3560 W Market St Ste 210, Akron, OH 44333

CRD#: 173962

Akron, OH

Past

May 19, 2014 - October 25, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

STOW, OH

Past

May 19, 2014 - October 25, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

STOW, OH

Past

July 16, 2012 - May 23, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

AKRON, OH

Past

July 13, 2012 - May 23, 2014

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

AKRON, OH

Past

May 19, 2009 - July 17, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

BATH, OH

Past

May 15, 2009 - July 17, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

BATH, OH

Past

April 2, 2007 - May 19, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

AKRON, OH

Past

April 2, 2007 - May 19, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

AKRON, OH

Past

October 4, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7556

AKRON, OH

Past

September 6, 2004 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

AKRON, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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.

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

IAR

Ohio
(9/10/2024)

Ohio
(9/19/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/1/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 1/6/2005

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/3/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(844) 553-9083

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

BLAS-ADV-PART2A 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,943,847,697

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John F. Ciocca

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/1/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 1/6/2005

Series 7

Date: 9/3/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

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