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Russell L. Goings

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CRD#: 1018872
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Russell Lee Goings, who also goes by Russel Lee Goings III, Russell Lee Goings III, was a registered financial professional .

Russell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Russell had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 50, Series 7, Series 5, Series 54, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Russel Lee Goings Iii | Russell Lee Goings Iii

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

October 17, 2023 - May 19, 2025

CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10489
SAUSALITO, CA
Past

December 22, 2022 - January 24, 2023

SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 290605
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 8, 2020 - December 7, 2022

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 18, 2019 - December 17, 2019

SB ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154680
los angeles, CA
Past

September 10, 2019 - December 17, 2019

SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 290605
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 6, 2019 - September 9, 2019

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
Los Angeles, CA
Past

August 18, 2010 - December 6, 2018

HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2261
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 5, 2009 - August 17, 2010

CABRERA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10081
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 1, 2007 - January 6, 2009

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 316
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

September 14, 2006 - April 17, 2007

NAFA CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133599
NORMAN, OK
Past

May 22, 1997 - April 17, 2007

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 27, 1993 - January 5, 1996

LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 2528
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 1992 - August 10, 1993

LP CHARLES & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27020
Past

September 21, 1987 - April 4, 1992

RIDEAU LYONS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 17974
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 27, 1986 - September 9, 1987

UNITED DANIELS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15378
Past

July 5, 1985 - March 18, 1986

CARTWRIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10816
Past

October 17, 1983 - October 10, 1984

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
Past

June 7, 1983 - September 20, 1983

KENNEDY, CABOT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2417
Past

March 2, 1983 - April 5, 1983

FIRST COLORADO INVESTMENTS & SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6929
Past

January 3, 1982 - November 29, 1982

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.
CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC | CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC. | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10489 / SEC#: 801-66098, 8-27639

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/23/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/17/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/16/1987
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.
CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC | CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC. | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED | CALDWELL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10489 / SEC#: 801-66098, 8-27639

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/8/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
30 Liberty Ship Way #3225, Sausalito, CA 94965
Mailing Address
Po Box 190, Sausalito, CA 94966-0190
Phone number
(415) 962-2526
Established
California since 02/16/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SAUSALITO PRODUCT BROCHURE (1/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE HELMER FAMILY TRUST DATED 3/8/2022SHAREHOLDER
JOHN AND JINX HELMER REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 4, 2005SHAREHOLDER
ALLEN, MARIMANAGING DIRECTOR1705748
ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5085595
ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5085595
ANDERSON, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5085595
DUCOTE, JOSEPH MICHAELSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR72548
HELMER, JOHN CALDWELLFOUNDER, TRUSTEE242398
HELMER, JOSEPH FRANCISPRESIDENT, CO-TRUSTEE1860949
HELMER, KATHLEEN REILLYDIRECTOR, TRUSTEE6613066
METCALF, SUSAN DIANEMANAGING DIRECTOR1547365

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,225
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 571,092,070

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/10/2025
Cover Page
03/25/2024
11/29/2022

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Company Information


CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 10489

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