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Michael S. Rickard

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CRD#: 1297325
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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.

Michael Scott Rickard, who also goes by M. Scott Rickard, Scott Rickard, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


M. Scott Rickard | Scott Rickard

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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None

Experience


Past

December 11, 2007 - May 8, 2019

CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41970
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 22, 1989 - November 3, 1992

CAMBIO SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14891
Past

August 3, 1988 - December 19, 1989

MILK ST. INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15608
Past

August 29, 1984 - March 16, 1988

PHOENIX SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10507

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: 12/29/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC
CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 41970 / SEC#: , 8-49653

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


Main Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address
Po Box 1076, Brevard, NC 28712
Phone number
(828) 393-0088
Established
North Carolina since 08/09/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAROLINA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLCOWNER
MILHAUPT, PETER STUARTOWNER728310
BROYHILL INVESTMENTS, INC.OWNER
LYNCH, WILLIAM ALVINOWNER5853429
GILMORE, NICHOLAS CRAIGCOO-CFO AND FINOP5181593
ROBERTS, BRUCE VICTORPRESIDENT, CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1489110

Disclosures


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Company Information


CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 41970

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