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Nicholas E. Stovall

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CRD#: 5581487
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Professional summary


Nicholas Edward Stovall was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Nicholas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Prior to being barred, Nicholas had worked at 4 firms, which includes WEST AMERICA SECURITIES CORP, GRADIENT ADVISORS LLC, GRADIENT SECURITIES LLC, EDWARD JONES.

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Aliases


Nicholas Stovall

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.
GRADIENT INSURANCE BROKERAGE. INVESTMENT RELATED- YES. 3740 BURLINGAME CIRCLE, TOPEKA KS 66609. INSURANCE BROKERAGE, CONSULTANT, 4/2009, 10 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS. ENTITY: STOVALL & ASSOCIATES, INC.; NATURE: PUBLIC ACCOUNTING; PARTNER; DUTIES: ACCOUNTING AND TAX PREPARATION; START: 11/2013; HOURS: 160; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED WEALTH & RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 4518 WYVONNES WAY, PLANO, TX, 75025; RETIREMENT PLANNING SOFTWARE; CFO; START 2016; 0 HOURS PER MONTH; NONE OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

June 4, 2013 - July 18, 2013

WEST AMERICA SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 35035
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

October 12, 2010 - July 21, 2023

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
ARDEN HILLS, MN
Past

July 14, 2009 - July 21, 2023

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
ARDEN HILLS, MN
Past

October 29, 2008 - April 1, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
NEW RICHMOND, WI
Past

October 3, 2008 - April 1, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
NEW RICHMOND, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WA
WEST AMERICA SECURITIES CORP
NO LONGER APPLICABLE | WEST AMERICA SECURITIES CORP

CRD#: 35035 / SEC#: , 8-46494

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/02/2013
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Colorado since 11/26/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KAY, ROBERT BRIANPRESIDENT, CEO, CCO & FINOP1133657
MID AMERICA CAPITAL CORP.HOLDING COMPANY

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Arbitration4

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Company Information


WEST AMERICA SECURITIES CORP

CRD#: 35035

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