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Carlos F. Chavez

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CRD#: 1386421
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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.

Carlos Francisco Chavez, who also goes by Carlos Francisco Chavez, was a registered financial professional .

Carlos is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Carlos had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Carlos Francisco Chavez

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.
Balanz Capital LLC . Head of Operations. Firm looking for approval to be a Broker Dealer. Until the approval of the B/D, the number of hours is 10 hours per month and none during trading hours. Rental Property- This business is non-related; 1750 W. 46th Street, Hialeah, FL 33012; The purpose of the business is for rental income; Owner; Start date: 9-15-2022; 1hr per week devoted to this activity; zero hours during trading hours;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

August 19, 2025 - September 1, 2025

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

October 3, 2024 - January 22, 2025

BALANZ CAPITAL USA LLC

BD
CRD#: 325914
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

September 8, 2023 - January 22, 2025

BALANZ

RIA
CRD#: 322263
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

July 15, 2022 - March 14, 2023

INSIGNEO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282589
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 2, 2022 - March 14, 2023

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29249
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 14, 2013 - June 7, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 12, 2013 - June 7, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 19, 2011 - October 29, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 16, 2011 - October 29, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 13, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 13, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
MIAMI, FL
Past

August 17, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
MIAMI, FL
Past

August 16, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 7, 2006 - June 26, 2006

UBS INTERNATIONAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107726
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 5, 2006 - June 26, 2006

UBS INTERNATIONAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 107726
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 2, 1993 - January 11, 2006

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
MIAMI, FL
Past

August 30, 1993 - January 11, 2006

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 24, 1987 - April 6, 1993

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/21/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 11/4/2024
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/23/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC | FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC | FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 7784 / SEC#: , 8-23292

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


Main Address
900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
Mailing Address
Two Destiny Way Mail Zone: Wg3d, Westlake, TX 76262
Phone number
(617) 563-7000
Established
Delaware since 06/08/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIDELITY GLOBAL BROKERAGE GROUP, INC.MEMBER
BRANDNER, CLINT RYANCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7209362
CENATIEMPO, PHILIP JHEAD OF STRATEGY, PLANNING & ADVICE4809405
DYER, JANET MARIECO - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3186352
MAHNA, ROHITHEAD OF CLIENT GROWTH4078386
MASCIALINO, ROBERT RAYMONDPRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR2078086
MCLAUGHLIN, KEVIN MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5392417
MERKEN, GAIL RACHELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5546717
PETERSON, PAUL DAVIDHEAD OF INVESTMENT ADVISOR GROUP2387115
STURDY, CHARLES HANCOCKSECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL

Disclosures


Regulatory Event23
Arbitration124

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Company Information


FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

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