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Charles K. Leith

CHAPIN, DAVIS
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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CRD#: 1046295
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Professional summary


Charles Kenneth Leith is a registered financial professional currently at CHAPIN, DAVIS located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 16, 2023 - Present

CHAPIN, DAVIS

Office #1: 2 Bala Plaza Suite 604, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28116
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Past

March 28, 2019 - August 5, 2020

EMERGING GROWTH EQUITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 47040
BRYN MAWR, PA
Past

December 9, 2010 - March 16, 2019

CV BROKERAGE, INC

BD
CRD#: 462
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ
Past

December 18, 2008 - February 18, 2009

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
RADNOR, PA
Past

December 10, 2008 - February 18, 2009

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
RADNOR, PA
Past

May 31, 2006 - February 21, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

May 31, 2006 - February 21, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

February 26, 1997 - December 20, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 27, 1994 - August 17, 2006

GIRARD INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1834
SOUDERTON, PA
Past

June 21, 1982 - August 12, 1994

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

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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CHAPIN, DAVIS
CHAPIN DAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. D/B/A CHAPIN, DAVIS | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. | OAKTREE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | CHAPIN, DAVIS | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC

CRD#: 28116 / SEC#: 801-70987, 8-43485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(1/16/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/2/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(4/12/2024)
RR
New York
(3/24/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/22/2024)
RR
Texas
(3/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/21/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/21/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/31/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/31/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CD
CHAPIN, DAVIS
CHAPIN DAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. D/B/A CHAPIN, DAVIS | PATAPSCO SECURITIES INC. | OAKTREE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | CHAPIN, DAVIS | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC. | CHAPIN DAVIS, INC

CRD#: 28116 / SEC#: 801-70987, 8-43485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/2010 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1411 Clarkview Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
Mailing Address
1411 Clarkview Road, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone number
(410) 435-3200
Established
Maryland since 12/12/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2(B) BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALBERT, TALBOT JONES IVCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CEO1620715
HAYES, ELISABETH ALBERTDIRECTOR/SHAREHOLDER1824604
BRUBAKER, THOMAS ALLENDIRECTOR860338
CARTER, ANA ROUMENOVAFINANCIAL PRINCIPAL4424794
GALANTINO, MICHAEL ANTHONYPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR1277218
KAEHLER, ROBERT JAMESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2858149
MURRAY, KEITH LAWRENCEDIRECTOR2726392

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts741
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 539,098,994

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Civil Event1
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
04/26/2024

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Company Information


CHAPIN, DAVIS

CRD#: 28116Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

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