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John E. Bishop

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES
Richmond, VA 23230
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CRD#: 866202
JB

Professional summary


John Edward Bishop is a registered financial professional currently at WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. John has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 22, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 27, 2025 - Present

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 3015 W Moore Street Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
BD
CRD#: 152550
Richmond, VA
Past

January 3, 2023 - February 21, 2025

SAXONY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 115547
Castle Rock, CO
Past

March 22, 2021 - December 31, 2022

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
Castle Rock, CO
Past

October 12, 2020 - March 23, 2021

COLORADO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104343
CENTENNIAL, CO
Past

May 23, 2019 - October 8, 2020

INVICTA CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 288101
OAKMONT, PA
Past

June 15, 2018 - May 22, 2019

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 16, 2018 - June 15, 2018

SGMA CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 135327
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 29, 2016 - February 15, 2018

COLORADO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 104343
McLean, VA
Past

June 23, 2016 - February 15, 2018

COLORADO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104343
McLean, VA
Past

February 18, 2016 - July 1, 2016

RCX CAPITAL GROUP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170463
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

April 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

RCX CAPITAL GROUP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170463
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

December 18, 2012 - July 1, 2016

RCX CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114290
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

August 31, 2011 - November 21, 2012

SILBER BENNETT FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 156435
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

January 18, 2011 - January 23, 2013

ALPHA STRATEGIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 153713
RESTON, VA
Past

November 23, 2010 - December 31, 2010

ALPHA STRATEGIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 153713
RESTON, VA
Past

October 19, 2006 - May 18, 2007

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 26, 1982 - September 13, 2005

CNL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10356
ORLANDO, FL
Past

September 4, 1981 - February 25, 1987

MONARCH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2809
Past

May 21, 1979 - April 19, 1982

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(2/27/2025)
RR
California
(2/27/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/27/2025)
RR
Delaware
(2/27/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/27/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/27/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/27/2025)
RR
Illinois
(2/27/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/27/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/27/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/27/2025)
RR
Michigan
(2/27/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(2/27/2025)
RR
New York
(2/27/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/27/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/28/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/27/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/27/2025)
RR
Utah
(2/27/2025)
RR
Virginia
(2/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/7/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/19/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/31/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/15/1979
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WS
WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC
WEALTHFORGE | WEALTHFORGE, LLC | WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550 / SEC#: , 8-68464

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Mailing Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone number
(804) 308-0431
Established
Virginia since 07/28/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
ARLES, DONNA DIPIETROCFO, PFO, POO6489389
RAPER, JAMES LEROY JRCCO, COO5721253
ROBBINS, GEORGE WILLIAM IVCEO2440106

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550Richmond, VA 23230

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