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Sandra L. Mackel

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CRD#: 6390414
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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.

Sandra L. Mackel, who also goes by Sandra L Cypher, Sandra L. Hersh, was a registered financial professional .

Sandra is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2014. Sandra had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sandra L Cypher | Sandra L. Hersh

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

July 29, 2015 - November 20, 2017

HIGHLAND FINANCIAL, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 25896
JOHNSTOWN, PA
Past

September 24, 2014 - November 20, 2014

TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18312
JOHNSTOWN, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/29/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HIGHLAND FINANCIAL, LTD.
HIGHLAND FINANCIAL, LTD | SMITH GLEASON & COMPANY, LTD. | HIGHLAND FINANCIAL, LTD.

CRD#: 25896 / SEC#: , 8-42147

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Terminated by SEC on 08/17/2014
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Contact information


Main Address
915 Menoher Blvd Suite A, Johnstown, PA 15905-2800
Mailing Address
Phone number
(814) 241-9590
Established
Pennsylvania since 12/01/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SMITH, GORDON DRUMMONDSHAREHOLDER2006592
HIPPERT, BRENT EUGENECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1067611

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,751,390

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

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Company Information


HIGHLAND FINANCIAL, LTD.

CRD#: 25896

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