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Leslie E. Martin

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CRD#: 707330
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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.

Leslie Earl Martin III, who also goes by Butch Martin, Leslie Earl Martin, was a registered financial professional .

Leslie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. Leslie had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Butch Martin | Leslie Earl Martin

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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Experience


Past

July 15, 2016 - May 5, 2017

WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126907
MADISON, WI
Past

June 26, 2013 - July 11, 2013

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7868
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 7, 2008 - August 10, 2010

MADISON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 110356
MADISON, WI
Past

September 18, 2008 - August 10, 2010

MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44930
MADISON, WI
Past

October 22, 1997 - June 28, 2008

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 31, 1997 - June 16, 1997

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

February 4, 1992 - December 31, 1996

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 3, 1991 - February 4, 1992

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 5, 1988 - January 29, 1991

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

May 23, 1988 - July 9, 1988

KIMMINS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18168
Past

September 19, 1986 - May 2, 1988

QUALICORP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10503
Past

August 7, 1985 - September 15, 1986

BALCOR SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6539
Past

April 23, 1980 - July 26, 1984

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/20/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/16/1980
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WI
WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 126907 / SEC#: , 8-65926

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


Main Address
660 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713-3959
Mailing Address
Po Box 7893, Madison, WI 53707
Phone number
(800) 279-4030
Established
Wisconsin since 04/10/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEA MEMBER BENEFIT TRUSTSHAREHOLDER
BENDER, BOYD GRISWOLDCCO3082505
BENDER, BOYD GRISWOLDPRESIDENT3082505
BROWN, SUZANNE LEETRUSTEE/DIRECTOR
DIGMAN, CAROLYN KAYFINOP7125836
LOR, MAIWATRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7786308
MAHONEY, KATHLEEN TRUDEAUTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR8120398
MARTINEZ, JESSE ANDREWTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7977660
OLSEN-WIRTZ, PEGGY LYNNTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7641439
UGORETZ, NATHAN LAKETRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7641425
WILCOX, THOMAS JON JRTRUSTEE/DIRECTOR7977638

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Company Information


WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 126907

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