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Erika M. Vela

INSIGNEO SECURITIES
San Antonio, TX 78209
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CRD#: 5978379
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Professional summary


Erika M. Vela, who also goes by Erika M Vela, Erika M. Vela, Erika Marlene Vela, is a registered financial professional currently at INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC located in San Antonio, Texas.

Erika is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Erika has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Erika M Vela | Erika M. Vela | Erika Marlene Vela

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 12, 2023 - Present

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7373 Broadway Suite 403, San Antonio, TX 78209
BD
CRD#: 29249
San Antonio, TX
Past

September 17, 2021 - November 30, 2023

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
San Antonio, TX
Past

May 16, 2013 - September 17, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
San Antonio, TX
Past

March 20, 2012 - May 16, 2013

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
SAN ANTONIO, TX

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/8/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/8/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/8/2025)
RR
Ohio
(1/14/2025)
RR
Texas
(12/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/15/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IS
INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC
GLOBAL INVESTOR SERVICES, L.C. | INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC | HENCORP, INC. AND THE BECSTONE GROUP, INC. | HENCORP, BECSTONE & CO. | HENCORP BECSTONE SECURITIES, LC

CRD#: 29249 / SEC#: , 8-44166

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


Main Address
1221 Brickell Ave 27th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Mailing Address
1221 Brickell Ave 27th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Phone number
(305) 373-9000
Established
Florida since 12/24/1998
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


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
INSIGNEO FINANCIAL GROUP LLCMEMBER - CLASS A
INSIGNEO PUERTO RICO PARTNERSHIP HOLDINGS LLCMEMBER - CLASS B
INSIGNEO SECURITIES PARTNERSHIP HOLDINGS LLCMEMBER - CLASS B
ARANA LANDAETA, MARIELA CECILIAHEAD OF CLIENT EXPERIENCE4830220
ARNETT, GEORGE WASHINGTON IIIGENERAL COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR1057806
AVERETT, MICHAEL ROBERTCHIEF REVENUE OFFICER5311774
CANINO QUINONES, LIZMARIHEAD OF SALES SUPERVISION6007866
CAULFIELD, JUSTIN PAUL SRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5699024
CEDENO, CLAUDIABSA | AML OFFICER5235772
CHUANG, ERIC CREGULATORY AFFAIRS OFFICER3215724
EFFIO, TAMARINDBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER7255243
HENRIQUEZ, RAUL JRCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1647412
NUNEZ, FRANCISCODIRECTOR8017439
POLEMENI PEREZ, MONICAPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4130068
RIESGO, AHMEDCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER5020318
RIVERA CRUZ, MIGUEL ANGELCHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3255902
RIVERO, JAVIERPRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DIRECTOR4498023
WATSON, CHRISTIAN PIERCEHEAD OF TRADING4917370

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

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Company Information


INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 29249San Antonio, TX 78209

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