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Donald L. Riggs

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CRD#: 1323464
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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.

Donald Lee Riggs, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Donald had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 16, 2012 - April 20, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8408
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 16, 2012 - April 20, 2016

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 2, 2011 - August 7, 2012

DOMINION INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150995
NORFOLK, VA
Past

July 12, 2010 - December 2, 2011

MCL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 41180
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

February 17, 2010 - June 13, 2011

MCL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41180
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

April 13, 2007 - July 14, 2009

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
ORANGE, CA
Past

April 13, 2007 - July 14, 2009

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
ORANGE, CA
Past

September 5, 2006 - March 20, 2007

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41533
ORANGE, CA
Past

December 15, 2004 - April 11, 2007

PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123527
TUSTIN, CA
Past

August 6, 2003 - August 31, 2006

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44181
TUSTIN, CA
Past

April 28, 2003 - August 5, 2003

CHANNEL POINT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 120283
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 31, 2001 - April 29, 2003

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
TUSTIN, CA
Past

May 9, 2001 - April 29, 2003

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

November 3, 1993 - May 2, 2001

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

November 19, 1989 - November 1, 1993

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 7, 1987 - November 4, 1991

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 6, 1987 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

February 27, 1985 - February 12, 1987

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/11/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CAPITOL CITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 8408 / SEC#: 801-24253, 8-25203

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 04/08/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
1821 West Burdick Expressway, Minot, ND 58701
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Wisconsin since 08/11/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CFS ADV PART 2 (3/28/2019)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAPITAL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
CHRISTIANSON, JOANNE MARIETREASURER5341634
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4871251
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4871251
KAPPOTIS, ERNEST DFINOP4871251
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTPRESIDENT2181631
POLLARD, DONALD ROBERTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2181631

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration5

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Company Information


CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8408

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