About Thomas
Tom is President & founder of TEJ Industries Inc. He started the firm in 1980 after spending 11 years in the banking industry. Tom also served in the United States Army from 1971 through 1974.
Tom has a BS in accounting from Rutgers University. He is enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. He is accredited in accounting and taxation from the Accreditation Council on Accountancy and Taxation Inc. Tom is a Certified Fund Specialist. Tom received the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation from the American College on May 1, 2010.
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Series 63
Series 65
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Variable Contracts
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EA
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