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Vernon J. Hooper

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CRD#: 863338
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Vernon Jones Hooper, who also goes by Butch Hooper, Vernon J Hooper, Vernon Jones Hooper, was a registered financial professional .

Vernon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. Vernon had worked at 15 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


Butch Hooper | Vernon J Hooper | Vernon Jones Hooper

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 25, 2007 - May 4, 2021

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
WILMINGTON, OH
Past

June 19, 2000 - May 4, 2021

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
WILMINGTON, OH
Past

August 30, 1999 - June 20, 2000

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 3, 1998 - September 1, 1999

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 4, 1997 - August 3, 1998

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

November 18, 1996 - June 20, 2000

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 3, 1995 - November 27, 1996

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

April 7, 1993 - August 28, 1995

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

December 23, 1992 - April 19, 1993

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 13, 1989 - December 31, 1992

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 5066
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 17, 1988 - October 17, 1989

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

February 24, 1986 - December 3, 1988

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
Past

May 19, 1983 - December 19, 1985

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
Past

February 14, 1980 - July 6, 1982

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

February 14, 1980 - July 6, 1982

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Past

March 1, 1979 - April 3, 1980

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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EDWARD JONES
EDWARD JONES
EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. | EDWARD JONES GENERATIONS | EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250 / SEC#: 801-3297, 8-759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/1963 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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: 7/13/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/16/1979
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


EDWARD JONES
EDWARD JONES
EDWARD D. JONES & CO., L.P. | EDWARD JONES GENERATIONS | EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250 / SEC#: 801-3297, 8-759

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/1963 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
12555 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Mailing Address
12555 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63131-3710
Phone number
(314) 515-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1941
Firm type
Other Types of Legal Formation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
29,003

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENT ADVISORY PROGRAM (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES, L.L.L.P.LIMITED PARTNER
CHUBAK, DAVIDHEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT & FIELD MANAGEMENT3254042
EDJ HOLDING COMPANY, INC.GENERAL PARTNER
GREGO, JENNIFER ACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER/DEALER4928947
GUMBS, KEIR DEVONCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7815615
GUNN, DAVID ALEXANDERHEAD OF U.S. BUSINESS UNIT6150579
JOHNSON, KRISTIN MICHELECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2662524
KLOCKE, JOSEPH LAWRENCECO-HEAD OF SUPERVISION2792068
MIEDLER, ANDREW TIMOTHYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4620055
O'HANLON, ELIZABETH ECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INVESTMENT ADVISOR5834716
PENNINGTON, PENELOPECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4037237
PURDY, TODD JUDSONHEAD OF OPERATIONS5623190
WHALLEY, CASEY JOHNCO-HEAD OF SUPERVISION4305865

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,086,856
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 824,988,034,503

Disclosures


Regulatory Event157
Civil Event2
Arbitration150

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/25/2025
Cover Page
10/24/2024
09/21/2023

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Company Information


EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

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