Independent General Securities Representative, Niche: tax exempt income, retirement plan rollovers
IFS is a nationwide independent broker/dealer firm affiliated with INTL FC STONE Clearing Corp. Each branch is staffed by experienced representatives with superior regulatory and compliance records that excel within their field. Recommendations are based on the investors investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Time tested strategies for various market conditions. Member:SIPC, FINRA, MSRB
Keywords: Tax Exempt Municipal Bonds, US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, Defined Disiplined Equity Strategies, Death Put/Survivors Option Debt Obligations, IRA Rollovers, Socialy Responsible Infrastructure Finance
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
IFS Securities has been in business since 1998. I joined their Advisor Network in 2015 Senior broker in the Albuquerque branch has been an Approved General Securities Representative since 1989.
What is your primary product or service?
Sales and services related to investment securities and retirement accounts.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Accumulating stock shares of a former employer. Degree in Economics from University of NM.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My beliefs: 1. that a successful investment must create value in excess of the amounts allocated to the enterprise. 2. what is good for the client is good for the broker. 3. As an independent, I may have access to any public securities offering, but recommendations are based on the clients objectives instead of the firm's profit margins.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The firm is expanding and current locations are available at www.ifssecurites.com
Provide detailed directions to your location
West side of San Pedro NE, South of Menaul. Upstairs, SW corner.
What type of payments do you accept?
Personal and corporate checks. Brokerage account transfers. Securities certificates deposits.
Which areas do you service?
New account opening balance of only $100,000.00.for non referals. Clients reside in many different states.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Private ownership. Affiliated with Sterne Agee Clearing Corp.
What are your hours of operation?
by appointment
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I am the anti- Wall Street broker.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
All is for the best in this best of all possible worlds. Voltaire