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Charles E. Friedmann

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CRD#: 1198502
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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.

Charles Edward Friedmann, who also goes by Charles Edward Friedmann, Charlie Friedmann, Ed Friedmann, Eddie Friedmann, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Charles had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Charles Edward Friedmann | Charlie Friedmann | Ed Friedmann | Eddie Friedmann

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

May 2, 2018 - December 6, 2024

KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 481
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 3, 2012 - July 3, 2017

G.RESEARCH, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7353
RYE, NY
Past

April 26, 2012 - August 7, 2012

PORTALES PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 112311
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 1, 2009 - March 27, 2012

MACQUARIE CAPITAL (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 36368
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 4, 2007 - December 1, 2009

FOX-PITT KELTON COCHRAN CARONIA WALLER (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 10485
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 2005 - August 31, 2007

COCHRAN CARONIA WALLER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 44824
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 10, 2001 - March 14, 2005

SANDLER, O'NEILL & PARTNERS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 23328
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 12, 1989 - January 30, 2001

LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 2528
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 16, 1989 - November 24, 1989

MONARCH FINANCIAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 23437
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1988 - January 24, 1989

APPLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10375
Past

February 18, 1987 - January 1, 1988

PROFESSIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7998
Past

February 2, 1987 - December 22, 1987

L T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13505
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

October 4, 1984 - January 19, 1987

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

January 5, 1984 - October 13, 1984

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870

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: 3/28/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/24/2000
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

CRD#: 481 / SEC#: , 8-10888

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


Main Address
787 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
787 7th Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 887-7777
Established
New York since 06/11/1962
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KBW, LLCLIMITED LIABILITTY CORPORATION
ANDERSON, SCOTT RANDALLDIRECTOR2154345
BERRY, JOSEPH SCOTTDIRECTOR2868513
DAVIS, ERICKSON PDIRECTOR4974063
FISHER, MARKGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
GRANT, ROBERT JDIRECTOR4861012
JOHNSTONE, MARYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1170408
KELLEY, MATTHEWDIRECTOR5330646
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
MICHAUD, THOMAS BEAULIEUCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT1672278
SMITH, RICHARD WILLIAMPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1333488
WIRTH, PETER JOHNDIRECTOR1623159

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Bond1

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Company Information


KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

CRD#: 481

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