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Howard C. Silfen

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CRD#: 1201398
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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.

Howard Craig Silfen, who also goes by Howard C Silfen, was a registered financial professional .

Howard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Howard had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Howard C Silfen

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.
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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Past

August 21, 2020 - October 8, 2020

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 20, 2020 - December 31, 2020

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 14, 2015 - September 10, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 11, 2015 - September 10, 2018

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 20, 2015 - October 16, 2015

TRANSCEND CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 104483
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 29, 2013 - December 31, 2014

RIDGEWAY CONGER ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 139372
BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Past

October 21, 2013 - February 17, 2015

RIDGEWAY & CONGER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 113055
NEW WOODSTOCK, NY
Past

June 21, 2012 - July 2, 2013

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

June 18, 2012 - July 2, 2013

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

October 3, 2011 - June 15, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

July 28, 2011 - June 15, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

May 11, 2011 - July 20, 2011

DIMENSION TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147929
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 2009 - March 22, 2011

MADISON PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139818
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 9, 2004 - March 24, 2009

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 39285
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 6, 2004 - September 14, 2004

CARLIN EQUITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31295
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 2003 - April 5, 2004

PUGLISI & CO.

BD
CRD#: 19451
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 23, 2003 - March 28, 2003

HEARTLAND SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43201
EDISON, NJ
Past

June 25, 1998 - October 15, 2001

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 2, 1998 - May 29, 1998

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 29, 1997 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

February 22, 1991 - July 18, 1997

UBS CAPITAL MARKETS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 2692
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 10, 1989 - February 13, 1991

DEUTSCHE IXE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7172
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 1988 - May 11, 1989

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
Past

February 9, 1988 - July 15, 1988

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
Past

October 19, 1983 - February 18, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/29/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/22/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/24/2004
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (4/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
REGARD, PAUL ETIENNEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2448671
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts70,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,156,017,804

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration2
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/26/2024
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Company Information


PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

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