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Sylvia W. Branch

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CRD#: 861554
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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.

Sylvia Walker Branch, who also goes by Sylvia W Branch Mrs, Sylvia S Walker Miss, was a registered financial professional .

Sylvia is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. Sylvia had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sylvia W Branch Mrs | Sylvia S Walker Miss

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

August 19, 2004 - November 10, 2015

CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115974
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 6, 2004 - June 9, 2015

CRESCENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114993
WACO, TX
Past

March 29, 2004 - July 23, 2004

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20068
WACO, TX
Past

May 9, 2002 - December 31, 2003

FINANCIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 114588
WACO, TX
Past

March 15, 1996 - July 23, 2004

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 17, 1990 - January 1, 1991

ROTAN MOSLE INC.

BD
CRD#: 727
Past

December 17, 1990 - March 15, 1996

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 2, 1979 - December 19, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.
CASTLE FINANCIAL, LLC. | VALAD PLUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LOWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY CAPITAL ADVISORY, LLC | HAST FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974 / SEC#: 801-127131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2013 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/5/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/12/1993
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


CA
CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.
CASTLE FINANCIAL, LLC. | VALAD PLUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LOWELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRITY CAPITAL ADVISORY, LLC | HAST FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974 / SEC#: 801-127131

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2023 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4975 Preston Park Blvd. Suite 820, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 490-0150
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EVAUL 2024 (12/26/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts467
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 282,987,504

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Company Information


CRESCENT ADVISOR GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 115974

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