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James A. Welck

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CRD#: 807241
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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.

James Allen Welck JR, who also goes by Sonny Welck, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. James had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sonny Welck

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.
1) TERM LIFE & GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS OFFERED AS A SELF-EMPLOYED INSURANCE AGENT, 5-20 HRS PER WEEK. DBA, ASSET BENEFIT RESOURCES INSURANCE BUSINESS THROUGH ASSET BENEFIT RESOURCES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 29, 2022 - June 18, 2024

WELCK FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 323704
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

August 20, 2007 - December 20, 2022

COMPASS ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119377
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

March 29, 2007 - July 10, 2008

COMPASS EFFICIENT MODEL PORTFOLIOS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125568
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

February 23, 2004 - March 15, 2013

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

May 28, 1999 - September 9, 2022

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

February 13, 1997 - May 6, 1999

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

March 17, 1994 - February 4, 1997

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

April 14, 1986 - December 31, 1989

LABREC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10473
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

July 6, 1982 - May 23, 1986

UNION STREET EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8215
Past

October 20, 1980 - July 26, 1982

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

May 1, 1975 - July 26, 1982

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/23/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/22/1975
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


WF
WELCK FINANCIAL
JAMES ALLEN WELCK JR | WELCK INVESTMENTS | WELCK FINANCIAL | WELCK

CRD#: 323704 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
6569 Sunnyside Court, Brentwood, TN 37027
Mailing Address
Phone number
(615) 589-7070
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,038,891

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Company Information


WELCK FINANCIAL

CRD#: 323704

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