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Paul T. Hughes

HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES
Herndon, VA 20171
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CRD#: 1061716
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Professional summary

Paul Thomas Hughes is a registered financial advisor currently at HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Herndon, Virginia.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Paul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 7, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 5, 2015 - Present

HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2201 Cooperative Way Suite 150, Herndon, VA 20171
RIA
CRD#: 173195
Herndon, VA
Past

May 1, 2009 - February 5, 2015

WFG ADVISORS, LP

RIA
CRD#: 125073
HERNDON, VA
Past

May 1, 2009 - February 5, 2015

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
HERNDON, VA
Past

April 9, 2001 - May 13, 2009

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HERNDON, VA
Past

January 4, 1999 - May 13, 2009

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HERNDON, VA
Past

December 10, 1990 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 11, 1988 - December 13, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 16, 1986 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

September 28, 1982 - July 2, 1986

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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HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 173195 / SEC#: 801-80866

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(2/5/2015)
IAR
Virginia
(2/5/2015)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/25/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/29/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/5/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/11/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/18/1982
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 3/18/2003
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/5/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 4/2/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

HF
HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 173195 / SEC#: 801-80866

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/2015 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2201 Cooperative Way Suite 150, Herndon, VA 20171
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 669-3660
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC APPENDIX I (7/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,110
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 616,361,633

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Company Information

HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 173195Herndon, VA 20171

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