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Edward D. Kurth

ACADEMY SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 5223846
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Edward David KurthACADEMY SECURITIES

Professional summary

Edward David Kurth is a registered financial professional currently at ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Edward has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 50, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.

Aliases

None

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None

Experience

Current

August 25, 2026 - Present

ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 205 West Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 17433
Chicago, IL
Past

July 17, 2019 - August 10, 2026

CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10081
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 22, 2016 - October 5, 2017

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 19, 2015 - January 22, 2016

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 316
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 14, 2006 - November 13, 2015

CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10081
CHICAGO, IL

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.

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RR
Illinois
(8/25/2026)
RR
New York
(8/25/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/7/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/5/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 50
Date: 2/4/2016
Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/13/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 4/1/2024
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.
ACADEMY ASSET MANAGEMENT | STERLING INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | LASALLE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17433 / SEC#: , 8-35173

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

Main Address
622 3rd Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
622 3rd Avenue 12th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(646) 736-3995
Established
Delaware since 11/07/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (41 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MIMS, RONALD CHANCECHAIRMAN, CEO5637540
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RFINOP4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RCOO4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4959159
GRAHAM, ANTHONY RPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4959159
MCCONKEY, PHILIP JOSEPHVICE CHAIRMAN3253139
WILCOX, SPENCER HAMILTONPRESIDENT5802885
BOYD, MICHAEL BARTOWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL,REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, AML OFFICER2557814

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ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17433Chicago, IL 60606

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