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Bennett J. Lacour

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CRD#: 603964
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Professional summary


Bennett Joseph Lacour III was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Bennett is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Prior to being barred, Bennett had worked at 11 firms, which includes NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP INC., JHS CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC, EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP INC., LOCUST STREET SECURITIES INC., CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES INC., SECURITIES AMERICA INC., H. KERR TAYLOR & COMPANY INC., BRAZOS CAPITAL CO., ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION, DECUMAN SECURITIES INC., HORNOR TOWNSEND & KENT LLC.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


B J Lacour | Bennett Joseph Lacour

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 3, 2006 - October 24, 2007

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
ORMOND BEACH, FL
Past

September 26, 2006 - October 31, 2006

JHS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 112097
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 24, 2002 - September 5, 2006

EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28759
ORMOND BEACH, FL
Past

June 6, 2001 - October 24, 2002

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 1, 1999 - May 18, 2001

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 3, 1989 - January 5, 2000

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

January 12, 1987 - April 3, 1989

H. KERR TAYLOR & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15002
Past

October 21, 1985 - December 9, 1986

BRAZOS CAPITAL CO.

BD
CRD#: 13351
Past

July 15, 1985 - October 22, 1985

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
Past

March 14, 1985 - June 26, 1985

DECUMAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15857
Past

August 20, 1981 - April 3, 1985

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
Past

May 4, 1981 - December 13, 1984

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP | NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NEXT ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 46214 / SEC#: 801-56786, 8-51356

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/20/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/2/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/10/1967
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP | NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NEXT ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 46214 / SEC#: 801-56786, 8-51356

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/20/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11740 Katy Freeway Suite 600, Houston, TX 77079
Mailing Address
11740 Katy Freeway Suite 600, Houston, TX 77079
Phone number
(713) 789-7122
Established
Virginia since 06/28/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
564

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NEXT FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEXT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC.SHAREHOLDER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3197368

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,805
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,769,456,133

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration3
Bond3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/27/2024
Cover Page
06/28/2024

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Company Information


NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

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