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Christy B. Downs

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CRD#: 5601202
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Christy Beth Downs, who also goes by Christy Beth Decker, Christy Downs, was a registered financial professional .

Christy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Christy had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christy Beth Decker | Christy Downs

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.
FFP INSURANCE SERVICES; Investment Related; 28005 Smyth Dr, Suite 104, Valencia CA 91350; Insurance; Director of Case Design & Operations; Start Date 03/2012; 185 hours per month with most hours per month occurring during trading hours; I am responsible for business operations, assisting producers with helping agents with risk assessments, product selection, illustrations - I am also responsible for the case management team. I am a licensed life insurance agent and as a life insurance producer I present life insurance solutions to prospective clients. >> REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; Non-Investment Related; Mitchell, IN; Trust; Trustee; Start Date 03/2021; No hours per month; Trustee for my father's trust.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 17, 2019 - September 12, 2024

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Mitchell, IN
Past

April 17, 2019 - September 12, 2024

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 11, 2012 - November 8, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18464
VALENCIA, CA
Past

June 7, 2012 - November 8, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
VALENCIA, CA
Past

February 18, 2009 - January 5, 2011

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

January 15, 2009 - January 5, 2011

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
SHERMAN OAKS, CA

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: 2/17/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS | PROTECTIVE EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | PROEQUITIES, INC. | PROEQUITIES INC | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708 / SEC#: 801-56010, 8-32590

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Terminated by SEC on 08/24/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 518, Birmingham, AL 35201-0518
Phone number
(800) 288-3035
Established
Alabama since 07/11/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
885

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES ADV PART 2 BROCHURE 2024 (3/26/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATIONPARENT
MCCRELESS, KEVIN LUCIUSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5180100

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20,957
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,373,015,542

Disclosures


Regulatory Event64
Arbitration5

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Company Information


CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

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