Registered advisors
1 advisors
Small firm tier
Data sourced from FINRA BrokerCheck public records. Disclosures reflect reported events, not proven violations. Verify at BrokerCheck ↗
FINRA BrokerCheck SEC IAPD verified CRD# 1628 Grade F
H. C. DENISON CO. — FINRA BrokerCheck Disciplinary Record
Corporation headquartered in SHEBOYGAN, WI. 1 registered advisor, 300.0% disclosure rate.
H. C. DENISON CO. registration status — ACTIVE
Total disclosures
3 events
On FINRA BrokerCheck
Disclosure rate
300.0%
3 ÷ 1 advisors
Branch offices
3 offices
Formed in Wisconsin
Disclosure Density
Disclosures per registered advisor — relative to peer-firm benchmarks.
H. C. DENISON CO. — disclosures per advisor 100.0%
Industry median
Compared against the 0.10-disclosure-per-advisor industry-median benchmark drawn from the firms table.
Disclosure Breakdown
| Disclosure Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Events | 3 |
| Customer Complaints | 0 |
| Arbitrations | 0 |
| Civil Events | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
Counts reflect events reported on FINRA BrokerCheck. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations. Verify at BrokerCheck ↗
Disclosure category share
H. C. DENISON CO. — 3 disclosures on FINRA U4/U5 categories
Peer Comparison
H. C. DENISON CO. vs. industry-median benchmarks for Small-tier broker-dealer firms.
Disclosure rate
300.0%
Industry median: 10.0%
Reg events / advisor
3.00
Industry median: 0.05
Branches / advisor
3.00
Industry median: 0.15
Firm Details
- Firm Size
- Small
- Scope
- ACTIVE
- Location
- SHEBOYGAN, WI, 53081
- Formed
- 08/30/1949
- State of Formation
- Wisconsin
- CRD Number
- 1628
- SEC Number
- 44
Verify at FINRA BrokerCheck
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View on FINRA BrokerCheck ↗What the Record Says About H. C. DENISON CO.
H. C. DENISON CO. (Corporation, CRD# 1628 · SEC# 44 · SHEBOYGAN, WI) reports 1 advisor across 3 branches — Small tier, scope ACTIVE.
BrokerCheck shows 3 disclosures (300.0% per-advisor rate): 3 regulatory, 0 customer-complaint, 0 arbitration, 0 civil. Letter grade F (1/5 internal scoring). Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck ↗ · how disclosures are interpreted.
Every firm registered with FINRA or the SEC must report regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitrations, and civil judicial events on its public BrokerCheck and Form ADV records. A disclosure is not automatically a finding of wrongdoing — it can range from a settled customer dispute to a formal regulatory sanction — but a high disclosure rate relative to advisor headcount is a signal worth examining before you hire. Compare the per-advisor rate above against firms of similar size, and read each disclosure's underlying detail on the official record rather than relying on the headline count alone. Registration itself confirms only that a firm is authorized to do business, not that its compliance history is clean.
Source: FINRA, BrokerCheck Public Disclosure Data (2024) FINRA, BrokerCheck Public Disclosure Data (2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a grade of F mean for H. C. DENISON CO.?
A grade of F indicates H. C. DENISON CO. has a significant number of FINRA disclosures relative to its size (300.0% disclosure rate). Prospective clients should review the specific disclosures before engaging.
How many FINRA disclosures does H. C. DENISON CO. have?
H. C. DENISON CO. has 3 total FINRA disclosures, including 3 regulatory events. Disclosures reflect reported events on FINRA BrokerCheck and do not necessarily indicate proven violations.
How many financial advisors work at H. C. DENISON CO.?
H. C. DENISON CO. has 1 registered advisor and 3 branch offices, headquartered in WI. Advisor counts are sourced from FINRA BrokerCheck public records.
Where can I verify H. C. DENISON CO.'s disciplinary record?
You can verify H. C. DENISON CO.'s full disciplinary history on FINRA BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org using CRD number 1628. BrokerCheck provides detailed information about individual registered representatives, complaints, and regulatory actions.
What is a FINRA disclosure?
A FINRA disclosure is a reported event on a broker-dealer's record, including regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitration proceedings, and civil court events. Disclosures are part of the public record maintained by FINRA and do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing or proven violations.
Should I avoid H. C. DENISON CO. because of its disclosures?
Not necessarily. Larger firms with more advisors tend to accumulate more disclosures. H. C. DENISON CO. has a 300.0% disclosure rate (3 disclosures across 1 advisors). Consider reviewing the nature of individual disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck and comparing rates with similarly-sized firms before making a decision.
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