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Edward David Kurth

ACADEMY SECURITIES
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 5223846·19 years experience

Professional Summary

Edward David Kurth is a registered financial advisor 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.

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Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 17433
BD
205 West Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
August 25, 2026 - Present
CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 10081
BD
Chicago, IL
July 17, 2019 - August 10, 2026
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 6220
BD
Chicago, IL
January 22, 2016 - October 5, 2017
FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 316
BD
Dallas, TX
November 19, 2015 - January 22, 2016
CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 10081
BD
Chicago, IL
December 14, 2006 - November 13, 2015

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Current Firm

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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)

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

FINRA licenses (42 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

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

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Illinois
(8/25/2026)
RR
New York
(8/25/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2007About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2017About the SIE exam

Series 50 — Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Exam

Passed Feb 2016About the Series 50 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2006About the Series 7 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2024About the Series 53 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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