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Kerry S. Bakken

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 5860918
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Professional summary

Kerry Stephen Bakken is a registered financial professional currently at SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Kerry is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Kerry has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 20, 2016 - Present

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

Office #1: 8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 158538
West Des Moines, IA
Past

July 11, 2012 - May 31, 2016

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 158538
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 12, 2011 - July 6, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT

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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Iowa
(6/20/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/30/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/11/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SF
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538 / SEC#: , 8-68905

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(855) 624-0180
Established
Delaware since 06/09/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SAMMONS SECURITIES, INC.MANAGING MEMBER/ELECTED MANAGER
DYKHUIS, ARLEN GLENNFINOP PRINCIPAL5285074
LOWE, BILL LEOPRESIDENT2328135
SURETTE, STEPHANIE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5217627

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Company Information

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538West Des Moines, IA 50266

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