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Lucas M. Bunkers

ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
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CRD#: 7705961
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Professional summary

Lucas Marc Bunkers, who also goes by Luke Marc Bunkers, is a registered financial professional currently at ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Lucas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Lucas has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 27 exams.

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Aliases

Luke Marc Bunkers

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

June 26, 2023 - Present

ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 101 S. Reid Street, Suite 209, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
BD
CRD#: 148904
Sioux Falls, SD

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
South Dakota
(11/1/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/30/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/26/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/24/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 8/25/2025
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC
ERNST CAPITAL GROUP I, INC. | ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 148904 / SEC#: , 8-68083

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

Main Address
101 S. Reid Street, Suite 209, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Mailing Address
101 S. Reid Street, Suite 209, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone number
(605) 271-7172
Established
South Dakota since 01/01/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (23 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ERNST CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
DAUGAARD, CHRISTOPHER JAMESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND MEMBER6301526
GATES, NICHOLAS ALANFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER6187910

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Company Information

ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 148904Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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