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Craig A. Junkins

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CRD#: 830565
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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.

Craig A Junkins, who also goes by Craig Allen Junkins, Craig Junkins, was a registered financial professional .

Craig is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Craig had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Craig Allen Junkins | Craig Junkins

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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None

Experience


Past

January 11, 2018 - October 15, 2019

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

December 20, 2017 - October 15, 2019

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

July 18, 2016 - November 10, 2017

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 7, 2016 - November 10, 2017

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 14, 2013 - June 21, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 25, 2013 - June 21, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 30, 2008 - August 27, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

August 23, 2006 - August 31, 2012

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

February 8, 2002 - January 18, 2007

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110778
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

February 4, 2002 - May 30, 2008

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

November 24, 1998 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 24, 1998 - December 18, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 9, 1995 - April 7, 1998

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13255
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 19, 1995 - June 12, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

March 14, 1994 - May 9, 1995

AMERICAN EXPRESS SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10518
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 1, 1976 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

December 1, 1976 - May 9, 1995

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 1, 1976 - May 9, 1995

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/26/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/26/1976
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


W&
WADDELL & REED
WADDELL & REED | WADDELL & REED, INC.

CRD#: 866 / SEC#: 801-16720, 8-27030

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/18/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202-4200
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 08/11/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY SERVICES BROCHURE - CHOICE MAP (3/31/2021)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD4003349
DALEY, MICHAEL JOHNVP AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6923129
HANSEN, ELIZABETH ANNSVP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2199658
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT5097259
KRAMPER, MATTHEW SCOTTVP AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2750651
MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3262384
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSASSISTANT TREASURER2420144
OROSCHAKOFF, MICHELLEVICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2403199
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINTREASURER3254859

Disclosures


Regulatory Event29
Civil Event1
Arbitration11
Bond3

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Company Information


WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

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