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Charles M. Shackelford

CMS FINANCIAL
EL CAJON, CA
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CRD#: 1188977
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Professional summary

Charles Meacham Shackelford is a registered financial advisor currently at CMS FINANCIAL located in El Cajon, California.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Charles has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1) PURCHASING UNITS OF NOBLE ROYALTY ACCESS FUNDS IN SECONDARY MARKET POSITION: Self NATURE: Other: INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 03/01/2024 ADDRESS: 2159 Rancho Meadowcrest Road, El Cajon CA 92021, United States DESCRIPTION: Selecting Investments for my personal portfolio.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 20, 2024 - Present

CMS FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 333567
EL CAJON, CA
Past

September 21, 2023 - December 19, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
EL CAJON, CA
Past

September 21, 2023 - December 19, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
EL CAJON, CA
Past

January 2, 2004 - September 28, 2023

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 6312
TEMECULA, CA
Past

January 2, 2004 - September 28, 2023

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
TEMECULA, CA
Past

August 18, 2003 - January 6, 2004

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 15, 2003 - January 6, 2004

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 16, 1997 - August 22, 2003

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10249
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 23, 1983 - August 22, 2003

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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IAR
California
(12/20/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/9/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/6/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/17/1983
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/2/1990
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CF
CMS FINANCIAL
CHARLES M. SHACKELFORD, SOLE PROPRIETOR | CMS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 333567 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
El Cajon, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 291-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

CMS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 333567El Cajon, CA

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