AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
DC

Donald E. Collins

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 51143
DC

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.

Donald Ernie Collins was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. Donald had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 000, Series 1, Series 4 and Series 40 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

January 3, 1991 - December 31, 2002

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

August 22, 1990 - May 11, 1992

PHILIP GRANT MCMICHAEL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 19690
Past

August 7, 1990 - December 24, 1990

PACE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11392
Past

September 2, 1987 - August 3, 1990

PHILIP GRANT MCMICHAEL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 19690
Past

October 15, 1985 - March 9, 1988

FIRST INLAND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16807
Past

May 16, 1984 - October 29, 1985

J. ROBERT SHEEKS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 10310
Past

October 1, 1981 - September 27, 1983

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

May 19, 1978 - October 20, 1981

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

August 24, 1976 - May 19, 1978

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 488
Past

October 11, 1972 - June 10, 1976

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/6/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 10/4/1972
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/4/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 11/8/1978
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


TI
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.
THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

CRD#: 17839 / SEC#: , 8-35826

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/29/2025
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New Jersey since 03/20/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
IC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
DEVITO, RALPH JAMESPRESIDENT1459156
WRIGHT, DOUGLAS ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1626724

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration5

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

CRD#: 17839

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Donald Collins

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics