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Charles A. Banks

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CRD#: 1288116
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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 Arlier Banks, who also goes by Charlie Banks, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Charles had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Charlie Banks

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.
CO-TRUSTEE ON BOARD; INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE 12/19/05; HATTIESBURG, MS CASWELL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ORANGE BEACH, AL; COMMITTEE MEMBER; START DATE 08/22/2016; 1 HOUR PER MONTH/ 0 DURING TRADING HOURS.

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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

September 22, 2017 - December 31, 2023

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146936
Hattiesburg, MS
Past

September 22, 2017 - December 31, 2023

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 146936
Hattiesburg, MS
Past

January 1, 2008 - September 25, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

January 1, 2008 - September 25, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

January 2, 2004 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

July 31, 1989 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
HATTIESBURG, MS
Past

July 11, 1988 - August 8, 1989

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 1984 - July 12, 1988

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4

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".
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BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY

CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/22/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS | MSHB, LLC | MSHB | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, LLC | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. | BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY

CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850 Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone number
(314) 726-1600
Established
Missouri since 08/19/2008
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
736

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

WRAP PROGRAM (8/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BENJAMIN EDWARDS, INC.OWNER
BAUMANN, NEAL JAMESDIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR1480636
BRANDSTADT, TODD HEINRICHDIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES2631699
DELINIERE, ROLAND HAROLDDIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR1038322
EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLINDIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES6670972
EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IVCHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT1061490
FELLOWS, MARK PATTERSONDIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR1600661
HANSON, DAVID WILLIAMDIRECTOR715793
KELLER, CHRISTOPHER MDIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS4346617
MARTIN, THOMAS HAYDEN JRDIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER1459719
MUCKLER, MATTHEW PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISORY4762147
RUBENSTEIN, DOUGLAS DAVIDDIRECTOR/COO AND DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL MARKETS1138380
SALAMON, MATTHEW RDIRECTOR/CORPORATE SECRETARY & DIRECTOR OF LAW & LEGAL SERVICES, CHIEF COUNSEL1858581
STEVENS, KATELYN CLARECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BROKERAGE5752247
WELKER, JOANNE MARIEDIRECTOR/MANAGER ADVISORY SERVICES2300075
WHITING, CHRISTOPHER MARKDIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP2242513
WISDOM, BILLY JOEDIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY & OVERSIGHT SERVICES1810908

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts49,475
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,656,482,908

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/23/2025
Cover Page
12/20/2023
10/28/2022

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Company Information


BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 146936

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