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Howard R. Dobson

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CRD#: 69043
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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.

Howard Richard Dobson SR, who also goes by Dick Dobson, Howard Richard Dobson, was a registered financial professional .

Howard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. Howard had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1, Series 24 and Series 00 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Dick Dobson | Howard Richard Dobson

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SALES WITH VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES, DEVOTING LESS THAN 10% OF MY TIME. BLACKHAWK PROPERTIES, BUILDING BUSINESSES OCCUPY, LESS THAN 1% OF TIME IS DEVOTED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 30, 2001 - January 3, 2023

AMERICAN FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 111856
CEDAR FALLS, IA
Past

January 2, 2001 - October 23, 2001

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

August 25, 1995 - December 31, 2000

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

May 19, 1992 - August 31, 1995

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 26, 1989 - June 1, 2023

AMERICAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 111016
CEDAR FALLS, IA
Past

September 7, 1973 - May 19, 1992

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

May 23, 1973 - October 4, 1973

ALL AMERICAN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 21
Past

December 29, 1971 - June 4, 1973

BUSH AND COMPANY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 1360
Past

July 12, 1971 - February 3, 1972

UNITED SECURITIES OF IOWA CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5093
Past

March 2, 1970 - July 7, 1971

THE INVESTAMERICA GROUP INC.

BD
CRD#: 432

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/28/1969
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 10/18/1972
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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AMERICAN FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 111856 / SEC#: , 8-53205

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/27/2022
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Iowa since 02/23/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DOBSON, HOWARD RICHARD SRPRESIDENT69043
DOBSON, HOWARD RICHARD JRVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CCO723493

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Company Information


AMERICAN FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 111856

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