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Albert J. Houston

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CRD#: 1379223
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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.

Albert Joshua Houston, who also goes by A J Houston, was a registered financial professional .

Albert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Albert had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


A J Houston

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.
1) A.J. HOUSTON FINANCIAL SERVICES; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 225 CANNERY ROW, SUITE G, MONTEREY, CA 93940; OWNER; START DATE 6/2006; APPROX. 20 HRS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS; 6 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; TAX PREPARATION FOR CLIENTS, CLIENT TAX INTERVIEWS AND TAX RETURN REVIEWS; 2) ALBERT J HOUSTON; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 225 CANNERY ROW, SUITE G, MONTEREY, CA 93940; INSURANCE: LIFE, FIXED ANNUITIES & L.T. CARE; OWNER - SOLE PROPRIETOR; START DATE 1/1991; APPROX. 2 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTE TO THE BUSINESS; ZERO HOUR DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; I OFFER LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES AND L.T. CARE INSURANCE TO MY CLIENTS; I DEVOTE LITTLE TIME TO INSURANCE SALES; MY ONLY 2010 SALE WAS A TERM LIFE POLICY FOR MYSELF. 3) P.G. PUBLIC LIBRARY; INVESTMENT-RELATED; P.G. PUBLIC LIBRARY, 550 CENTRAL AVE., PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950; NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION; INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (UNCOMPENSATED); START DATE 5/18/2011; APPROX. 2 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS; 2 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE.

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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

February 29, 2000 - July 31, 2000

GOLDEN TRIANGLE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 45641
CARMEL, CA
Past

July 30, 1998 - April 1, 2022

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 38
MONTEREY, CA
Past

October 2, 1990 - April 1, 2022

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38
MONTEREY, CA
Past

May 15, 1986 - September 28, 1990

MONTEREY FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17111
Past

June 18, 1985 - January 28, 1986

AMERICAN PACIFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5003

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/11/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/22/1985
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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GOLDEN TRIANGLE SECURITIES LLC
GOLDEN TRIANGLE SECURITES LLC DBA HOLBER & ASSOCIATES | STEPHEN W. HOLBER | HOLBER & ASSOCIATES | GOLDEN TRIANGLE SECURTIES LLC | GOLDEN TRIANGLE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 45641 / SEC#: 801-56237, 8-51114

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/30/2007
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Contact information


Main Address
Carmel, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 06/12/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HOLBER, STEPHEN WILLIAMMANAGER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL1495393
DURDEN, JOHN KENNETH JRFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL860423

Disclosures


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Company Information


GOLDEN TRIANGLE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 45641

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