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Charles P. Spiro

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CRD#: 1244230
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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 Peter Spiro, who also goes by Charles P Spiro, Chuck Spiro, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Charles had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Charles P Spiro | Chuck Spiro

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

July 14, 2016 - February 3, 2023

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
RED BANK, NJ
Past

December 5, 2012 - July 23, 2016

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 2001 - November 16, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
HORSHAM, PA
Past

January 16, 2001 - August 16, 2001

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 19, 1999 - December 31, 2000

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 22, 1997 - May 4, 1999

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 1, 1994 - September 26, 1995

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

June 29, 1992 - November 22, 1993

INVESTMENT ADVISORS & CONSULTANTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7996
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ
Past

August 28, 1989 - February 27, 1992

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 1984 - March 20, 1989

CHRIS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 4453
Past

March 22, 1984 - May 7, 1984

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87

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: 4/5/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | PARTNERS SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECURITIES, INC. | NFP SECIRITIES, INC. | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES

CRD#: 42046 / SEC#: , 8-49672

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


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway 2-125, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Texas since 09/01/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KESTRA FINANCIAL, INCSOLE MEMBER
AMORE, JOHN VINCENTPRESIDENT5430932
CHESTER, KRISTEN LAWLESSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6896952
KANT, VINAYCHIEF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7976827
PEDLOW, MICHAEL ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4871563
POER, JAMES LYNNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1983357
SCHOENBECK, MARK PAULEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2625829
YIN, YINCONTROLLER3219513
ZEGERS, SCOTT MATTHEWCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4831659

Disclosures


Regulatory Event14
Arbitration2

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Company Information


KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

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