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David A. Wells

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CRD#: 1006555
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Allen Wells was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. David had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 21, 2020 - December 31, 2025

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41533
ORANGE, CA
Past

July 16, 2018 - November 30, 2020

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

August 8, 2016 - September 13, 2018

ACCELERATED CAPITAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 41270
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

November 1, 2011 - August 8, 2016

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16944
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 17, 2007 - October 21, 2011

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13092
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Past

July 2, 2007 - July 13, 2007

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PASADENA, CA
Past

May 20, 1997 - July 2, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

June 17, 1994 - May 8, 1997

GLOBALVEST SECURITIES, (USA), INC

BD
CRD#: 15458
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

January 11, 1993 - May 10, 1994

SAN CLEMENTE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21895
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

August 26, 1992 - June 3, 1993

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

September 18, 1986 - July 2, 1992

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

March 28, 1985 - May 12, 1986

BUSCH FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 15680
Past

September 14, 1983 - October 11, 1984

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BG
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Mailing Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Phone number
(714) 628-5200
Established
California since 06/18/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
28

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRAHAM, BRUCE EDWINPRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2563258
BETTFREUND, JOHN WAYNE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1448436
CALLEN, DOUGLAS BRADSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2133945
GODINEZ, MARIE ELIZABETHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3020086

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts303
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 196,073,458

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration4

Red Flags


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Company Information


B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533

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