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Axel R. Rivera

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CRD#: 1143430
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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.

Axel Ricardo Rivera, who also goes by Axel R Rivera, Axel Ricardo Rivera, Axel Ricardo Rivera-leon, was a registered financial professional .

Axel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Axel had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Axel R Rivera | Axel Ricardo Rivera | Axel Ricardo Rivera-Leon

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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Experience


Past

August 13, 2017 - January 16, 2018

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 28, 2013 - April 27, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 10, 2004 - February 19, 2013

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 28, 1998 - October 28, 2004

DORAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40944
PUERTO NUEVO, PR
Past

May 5, 1994 - December 19, 1997

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 1, 1992 - April 19, 1994

INSIGNEO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 17053
SAN JUAN, PR
Past

December 11, 1989 - June 1, 1992

CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14675
Past

December 23, 1988 - September 25, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 3/28/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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Series 24
Date: 12/28/2005
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100 / SEC#: , 8-52558

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(480) 563-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/11/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARK HOWELLS TRUST, DATED 6/25/1997, MARK HOWELLS TRUSTEEOWNER
SANTAMARIA, KATRINA PATRICIACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3248779
CRITES, MARCY ANNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)6346298
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR726921
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENTRUSTEE FOR MARK HOWELLS TRUST DATED 6/25/1997726921
JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2843281
KREIZENBECK, TARA LYNNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER7141895

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Company Information


M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100

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