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Vern Barkdull

PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS,
Las Vegas, NV 89121
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CRD#: 6943841
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Professional summary


Vern Barkdull is a registered financial advisor currently at PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vern is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Vern has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Agent and Partner for Barkdull Financial Group. This business is investment related. Address is 2470 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89121. The nature of the business is an insurance agency. Vern began working there in 2008. Vern works 140 hours a month to this business, 80 hours a month during securities trading hours. Vern manages insurance policies for clients and also manages other agents. Self Employed as an insurance agent. This business is investment related. Address is 2470 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89121. The nature of the business is an insurance agency. Vern began in 2008. Vern works 20 hours a month to this business, 10 hours a month during securities trading hours. Vern manages insurance policies for clients.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2018 - Present

PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

Office #1: 2470 E. Flamingo Rd Suite A, Las Vegas, NV 89121
RIA
CRD#: 116172
Las Vegas, NV

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Nevada
(10/11/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/23/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


PR
PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC
EDUCATORS FINANCIAL ASSURANCE | PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

CRD#: 116172 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/10/2023 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/1998 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2023 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2018 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3456 E. 17th St. Suite 260, Ammon, ID 83406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(208) 521-2957
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

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Company Information


PREFERRED RETIREMENT OPTIONS, INC

CRD#: 116172Las Vegas, NV 89121

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