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Colin E. Kraus

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CRD#: 7535376
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Professional summary


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Colin Edward Kraus was a registered financial professional .

Colin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2022. Colin had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
SHOEMAKER FINANCIAL FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Broker NATURE: Fixed Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 06/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2176 West St, Ste 100, Germantown TN 38138, United States DESCRIPTION: Fixed Insurance Sales

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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

June 17, 2022 - February 14, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
GERMANTOWN, TN
Past

April 20, 2022 - February 14, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
GERMANTOWN, TN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/8/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/20/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ASCEND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | MIMLIC SALES CORPORATION

CRD#: 15296 / SEC#: 801-45152, 8-31955

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


Main Address
400 Robert Street North, St Paul, MN 55101-2098
Mailing Address
400 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101-2098
Phone number
(651) 665-1233
Established
Minnesota since 03/27/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
1,750

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2023-3-22 SECURIAN ONE WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/22/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SECURIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
CARPENTER, KIMBERLY KAYMEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPLIANCE OF4266541
FERGUSON, KRISTIN MARYMEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, FINOP, & PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6895121
MONTZ, RENEE DENISEMEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS6014640
OBRIEN, KERI SUESECRETARY6821352

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts76,075
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 20,684,796,225

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Arbitration3
Bond10

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/30/2023
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Company Information


SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

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