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Paula Rightnowar
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Effingham, IL 62401
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CRD#: 5310269
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Professional summary
Paula Rightnowar, who also goes by Paula A Connaway, Paula Connaway, Paula A Flerlaye, Paula A Connaway, Paula A Flerlage, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Effingham, Illinois.
Paula is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Paula has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Paula A Connaway | Paula Connaway | Paula A Flerlaye | Paula A Connaway | Paula A Flerlage
Other business activities
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Rental properties (9) - Mount Vernon, IL - owner/landlord - 5 hrs/mo (0 mkt hrs) - not securities related - will not interfere with duties at firm ------------------------------------------------------- Rental properties (3) - Bonnie, IL - owner/landlord - 5 hrs/mo (0 mkt hrs) - not securities related - will not interfere with duties at firm
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 28, 2023 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 200 E. Jefferson St, Effingham, IL 62401Office #2: 2711 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Effingham, IL
Current
March 28, 2023 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 200 E. Jefferson St, Effingham, IL 62401Office #2: 2711 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Effingham, IL
Past
September 1, 2021 - March 29, 2023
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 35371
Mt. Vernon, IL
Past
September 1, 2021 - March 29, 2023
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35371
Mt. Vernon, IL
Past
October 19, 2018 - September 1, 2021
MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 101080
HARRISBURG, IL
Past
October 19, 2018 - September 1, 2021
MIDWESTERN SECURITIES TRADING COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 101080
HARRISBURG, IL
Past
January 11, 2013 - October 12, 2018
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 628
MT. VERNON, IL
Past
June 4, 2007 - October 12, 2018
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
MT. VERNON, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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.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
RR
Georgia(12/17/2024)
RR
Illinois(3/28/2023)
IAR
Illinois(3/28/2023)
RR
Indiana(5/2/2023)
RR
Texas(5/2/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | OWNER | |
| CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERT | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE | 2213136 |
| JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREW | DIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3190249 |
| JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNON | DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER | 2583704 |
| KELLY, GINGER MICHELLE | DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL | 2357692 |
| LUDWICK, JAMES PAUL | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS | 4286771 |
| LYONS, TIMOTHY | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING | 2544688 |
| MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 2512810 |
| OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAEL | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4419793 |
| STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5873893 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 43,067 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,127,646,064 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 38 |
| Arbitration | 19 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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