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Kevin L. Mccreless

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS
Birmingham, AL 35223
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CRD#: 5180100
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Professional summary


Kevin Lucius Mccreless, who also goes by Luke Mccreless, is a registered financial professional currently at INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Kevin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Kevin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Luke Mccreless

Other business activities


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INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS INC (IDI); Investment Related; 2801 Hwy 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223; Broker/Dealer; Chief Compliance Officer; Start Date 11/2021; 160 hours per month with all hours per month occurring during trading hours; Compliance related responsibilities. Dually registered with CFGS and IDI - two affiliated broker/dealers under common ownership of Protective Life Corporation.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 11, 2021 - Present

INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
BD
CRD#: 35490
Birmingham, AL
Past

February 7, 2025 - March 13, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Birmingham, AL
Past

February 7, 2025 - July 16, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Birmingham, AL
Past

November 25, 2016 - December 31, 2024

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Birmingham, AL
Past

November 25, 2016 - December 2, 2021

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Birmingham, AL
Past

April 10, 2015 - November 16, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 10, 2015 - November 16, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 29, 2015 - March 24, 2015

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 29, 2015 - March 24, 2015

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 21, 2014 - January 27, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 16, 2013 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 16, 2013 - January 27, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 14, 2008 - October 3, 2012

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 5, 2007 - October 3, 2012

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
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

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Alabama
(11/11/2021)
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Alaska
(1/20/2022)
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Arizona
(1/20/2022)
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Arkansas
(1/20/2022)
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California
(1/20/2022)
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Colorado
(1/20/2022)
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Connecticut
(1/20/2022)
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Delaware
(1/20/2022)
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District of Columbia
(1/20/2022)
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Florida
(1/20/2022)
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Georgia
(1/20/2022)
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Hawaii
(1/20/2022)
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Idaho
(1/20/2022)
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Illinois
(1/21/2022)
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Indiana
(12/6/2021)
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Iowa
(1/20/2022)
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Kansas
(1/20/2022)
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Kentucky
(1/20/2022)
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Louisiana
(1/20/2022)
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Maine
(1/20/2022)
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Maryland
(1/20/2022)
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Massachusetts
(12/13/2021)
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Michigan
(1/20/2022)
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Minnesota
(3/30/2022)
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Mississippi
(1/20/2022)
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Missouri
(1/20/2022)
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Montana
(1/20/2022)
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Nebraska
(1/20/2022)
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Nevada
(1/20/2022)
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New Hampshire
(1/20/2022)
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New Jersey
(1/20/2022)
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New Mexico
(1/20/2022)
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New York
(1/20/2022)
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North Carolina
(1/20/2022)
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North Dakota
(1/20/2022)
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Ohio
(1/20/2022)
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Oklahoma
(1/20/2022)
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Oregon
(1/20/2022)
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Pennsylvania
(1/20/2022)
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Rhode Island
(1/20/2022)
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South Carolina
(1/20/2022)
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South Dakota
(12/6/2021)
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Tennessee
(12/20/2021)
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Texas
(1/20/2022)
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Utah
(1/20/2022)
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Vermont
(1/20/2022)
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Virginia
(1/20/2022)
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Washington
(1/20/2022)
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West Virginia
(1/20/2022)
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Wisconsin
(1/20/2022)
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Wyoming
(1/20/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/11/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 4/17/2025
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ID
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490 / SEC#: , 8-46802

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


Main Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Mailing Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone number
(205) 868-3073
Established
Tennessee since 08/30/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATIONPARENT COMPANY
CARLSON, MARTHA LDESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE LICENSED PRODUCER2731502
COFFMAN, BENJAMIN PAULCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6738662
COLLAZO, KIMBERLYASSISTANT SECRETARY8075061
CREUTZMANN, SCOTT EMILDIRECTOR5351383
LANE, JAMIE LAURADIRECTOR5779720
LEE, FELICIA MALLOCHSECRETARY7498538
MCCRELESS, KEVIN LUCIUSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5180100
MORSCH, LETITIA ADIRECTOR & ASSISTANT SECRETARY5133531
TENNENT, RAYBURN EDWARDSR ANALYST FINANCIAL REPORTING6245099
WAGNER, JAMES CARL JRPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR4261922

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Company Information


INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 35490Birmingham, AL 35223

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