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Wade Partridge

Securities and Advisory Services offered through VSR Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. Pear Tree Wealth Management, LLC is independent of VSR Financial Services, Inc. Arkansas Insurance Provider License Number: 16120

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