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Houston A. Goddard

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS,
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 1260759
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Professional summary


Houston Allen Goddard, who also goes by Houston Allen Goodard, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP. located in San Diego, California.

Houston is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Houston has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53, Series 27, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Houston Allen Goodard

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.
FINRA ARBITRATOR 2 HOURS PER MONTH. COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT TO SECURITIES BROKER DEALERS. 80 HOURS PER MONTH. 5 HOURS PER DAY DURING TRADING HOURS

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 5, 2015 - Present

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 154134
San Diego, CA
Current

February 4, 2014 - Present

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 154134
San Diego, CA
Past

June 6, 2014 - September 19, 2014

TRANSCEND CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 104483
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 22, 2013 - November 20, 2013

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
TAMPA, FL
Past

November 27, 2006 - August 27, 2012

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 2, 2004 - August 27, 2012

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 21, 2001 - November 13, 2002

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 8, 1998 - October 2, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 8, 1998 - November 13, 2002

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 16, 1998 - June 22, 1998

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

December 11, 1997 - November 13, 2002

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10232
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 2, 1995 - February 9, 1998

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 10, 1994 - May 2, 1995

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 2, 1993 - May 10, 1994

TRADEWINDS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31160
MILL VALLEY, CA
Past

August 3, 1992 - November 28, 1992

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

May 31, 1989 - August 15, 1990

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 23737
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

May 25, 1989 - August 25, 1989

PFG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15401
Past

June 6, 1985 - May 31, 1989

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6871

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
Arkansas
(2/19/2019)
RR
California
(2/5/2014)
RR
Colorado
(11/30/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(2/6/2014)
RR
Florida
(2/24/2014)
RR
Georgia
(2/24/2014)
RR
Illinois
(2/6/2014)
RR
Indiana
(3/21/2019)
RR
Kansas
(1/12/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(5/12/2014)
RR
Maine
(4/11/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/27/2016)
RR
Missouri
(2/6/2014)
RR
Nebraska
(12/22/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/22/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(11/30/2017)
RR
New York
(2/27/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(11/15/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/29/2018)
RR
Oregon
(2/3/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(10/3/2018)
RR
Texas
(2/25/2014)
IAR
Texas
(2/5/2015)
RR
Utah
(1/28/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/24/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/20/1988
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.
INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS CORP. | INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

CRD#: 154134 / SEC#: , 8-68609

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2025 Termination Requested)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2025 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11801 Domain Blvd 3rd Floor, Austin, TX 78758
Mailing Address
2900 North Quinlan Park Rd. Suite# 240-235, Austin, TX 78732
Phone number
(512) 266-3000
Established
Delaware since 04/07/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
6

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
IIB HOLDINGS, CORP.OWNER
FICHERA, DANTECEO/CFO3059445
GODDARD, HOUSTON ALLENCCO AND GENERAL COUNSEL1260759

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Company Information


INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

CRD#: 154134San Diego, CA

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