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Chris M. Royston

BENGUR BRYAN & CO.
Baltimore, MD 21202
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CRD#: 1347842
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Professional summary

Chris Michael Royston is a registered financial professional currently at BENGUR BRYAN & CO., INC. located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Chris is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Chris has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 99TO, SIE, Series 79, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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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None

Experience

Current

July 25, 1996 - Present

BENGUR BRYAN & CO., INC.

Office #1: 509 South Exeter Street Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21202Office #2: 509 S. Exeter Street Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21202
BD
CRD#: 36290
Baltimore, MD

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Maryland
(7/25/1996)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 12/14/2011
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/24/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/20/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BB
BENGUR BRYAN & CO., INC.
BENGUR BRYAN & CO., INC.

CRD#: 36290 / SEC#: , 8-47072

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

Main Address
509 South Exeter Street Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21202
Mailing Address
509 South Exeter Street Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone number
(443) 573-3030
Established
Maryland since 06/02/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BRYAN, CHARLES ALANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1587605

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Company Information

BENGUR BRYAN & CO., INC.

CRD#: 36290Baltimore, MD 21202

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