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Don Charles

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CRD#: 1087856
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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.

Don Charles, who also goes by Donald Charles Barndt, was a registered financial professional .

Don is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Don had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 24 and Series 39 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Donald Charles Barndt

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


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None

Experience


Past

November 26, 2004 - April 19, 2010

AKAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10791
PLANTATION, FL
Past

February 21, 2002 - December 3, 2002

AKAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10791
PLANTATION, FL
Past

September 8, 2000 - November 9, 2000

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past

December 22, 1998 - January 15, 1999

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 18, 1997 - June 6, 1997

M.S. FARRELL & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24232
SYOSSET, NY
Past

November 12, 1996 - December 24, 1996

SUN CONSOLIDATED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38241
CASSELBERRY, FL
Past

December 3, 1982 - January 1, 1991

AKAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10791
PLANTATION, FL

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: 3/13/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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AKAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
AKAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | DON CHARLES INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | CHARLES, AKAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 10791 / SEC#: , 8-28026

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8551 W. Sunrise Blvd. #102a #102a, Plantation, FL 33322
Mailing Address
8551 W. Sunrise Blvd #102a, Plantation, FL 33322
Phone number
(954) 476-7011
Established
Florida since 06/18/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
1

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AKAR, EMIL APRESIDENT\ CCO1239404

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts62
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 49,000,000

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


AKAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 10791

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