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Charles H. Garrido

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 1191231
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Professional summary


Charles Henry Garrido, who also goes by Charles Henry Garrido Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS located in Chicago, Illinois.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Charles has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 3, Series 15, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Charles Henry Garrido Jr

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. GARRIDO WEALTH MANAGEMENT - I am the only employee and my address is 555 W Cornelia Ave, Apt 1311, Chicago, IL 60657. I am the sole proprietor and this all started in August 2011. Currently inactive. 2. FAF Foundation - This is a 501(c)3 charitable organization where I am president. It has no employees and no compensation is paid to anyone. The only expenses are financial registrations and tax filings. This was started in 2016 and I spend 1 hour a month on all facets of this charity. 3. RAICES - This is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, located in San Antonio TX involved in asylum and migrant advocacy; I am Secretary of the Board and Chair of the Finance Committee, started 2/2023; 4-8 hours per month devoted, 4-6 hours per year during securities trading hours; provide advice and recommendation to the Finance Committee and on occasion the Board of Directors. 4. Life Insurance sales in the state of Indiana ONLY, investment-related, working with general agent, start date May 2025, 4 hours/month, during securities trading hours 5. Author, in early stages - outlining and working with ghostwriter on 2 books, one covering growing up Cuban and the other a financial guide covering terms/strategies; start date July 2025; spending approximately 16 hours/month, none during securities trading hours.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 30, 2018 - Present

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 200 W Jackson Blvd Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8361
Chicago, IL
Current

October 30, 2018 - Present

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 200 W Jackson Blvd Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8361
Chicago, IL
Past

August 16, 2011 - October 30, 2018

MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135414
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 16, 2011 - October 30, 2018

MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 135414
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 22, 2004 - August 15, 2011

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 205
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 21, 2004 - August 15, 2011

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 20, 1999 - February 3, 2004

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 566
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 25, 1996 - February 3, 2004

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 1, 1987 - July 19, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

February 4, 1986 - December 16, 1987

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

October 20, 1983 - July 19, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.
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
Arizona
(10/30/2018)
RR
California
(10/30/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/30/2018)
RR
Florida
(10/30/2018)
RR
Georgia
(10/31/2018)
RR
Illinois
(10/31/2018)
IAR
Illinois
(10/31/2018)
RR
Indiana
(10/31/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(11/1/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/1/2019)
RR
Michigan
(11/30/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(4/22/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(2/28/2024)
RR
New York
(10/30/2018)
RR
Ohio
(10/30/2018)
RR
Oregon
(10/30/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(12/4/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(9/20/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/30/2018)
IAR
Texas
(9/6/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/30/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/30/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/28/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 5/10/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/9/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Phone number
(203) 662-9700
Established
New York since 07/06/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
320

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

A.G.P. PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANCE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
GAMBARDELLA, RAFFAELECOO/CHIEF RISK OFFICER2448073
HIGGINS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1477505
KLEIN, CRAIG ERINCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3253836
LAURIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1086881
MICHALS, PHILLIP WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2414124
VENEZIA, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER, RIA2737135

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,959
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,300,125,872

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration3

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Company Information


A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 8361Chicago, IL 60606

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