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Spencer E. Ciesla

VRA PARTNERS
Atlanta, GA 30326
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CRD#: 6749897
SC

Professional summary

Spencer Elliott Ciesla, who also goes by Spencer Elliot Ciesla, Spencer Ciesla, is a registered financial professional currently at VRA PARTNERS, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Spencer is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Spencer has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Spencer Elliot Ciesla | Spencer Ciesla

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

May 23, 2023 - Present

VRA PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 3630 Peachtree Road Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30326
BD
CRD#: 142780
Atlanta, GA
Past

September 14, 2020 - July 15, 2021

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 8, 2017 - August 28, 2020

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
NEW YORK, NY

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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RR
Georgia
(8/7/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/24/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/23/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 4/21/2017
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/8/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VP
VRA PARTNERS, LLC
VRA PARTNERS, LLC | VRH PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 142780 / SEC#: , 8-67489

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

Main Address
3630 Peachtree Road Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30326
Mailing Address
3630 Peachtree Road Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone number
(404) 835-1000
Established
Georgia since 06/01/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
May
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LOEFFLER, MARK ALLENMD, SECRETARY4177877
MATTHIAS, BROCK DAVIDMANAGING DIRECTOR2314883
MCCARTNEY, DOUGLAS JAMESMD, CCO2478640
SHERMAN, WILLIAM TECHUMSCHPRESIDENT, CEO2478675
MCRAE, CHARLES COLLIERMANAGING DIRECTOR5680842
KINZER, CAROL ANNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL/CFO4519471

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Company Information

VRA PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 142780Atlanta, GA 30326

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