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Charles W. Brown

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CRD#: 1411976
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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.

Charles William Brown JR, who also goes by Charlie Brown Jr, Charlie Brown, Chuck Brown Jr, Chuck Brown, was a registered financial advisor .

Charles is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1986. Charles had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Charlie Brown Jr | Charlie Brown | Chuck Brown Jr | Chuck Brown

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

July 3, 2012 - December 31, 2024

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 22, 2012 - June 20, 2012

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13366
BRIGHTON, MA
Past

January 31, 2012 - June 21, 2012

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13366
LAKELAND, FL
Past

August 19, 2010 - February 6, 2012

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 16, 2010 - February 6, 2012

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 24, 2008 - August 16, 2010

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

September 10, 2007 - August 16, 2010

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 9, 2004 - August 29, 2007

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7365
BRIGHTON, MA
Past

June 1, 2004 - August 29, 2007

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7365
BRIGHTON, MA
Past

March 3, 1998 - June 11, 2004

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 547
WALLINGFORD, CT
Past

May 31, 1989 - June 11, 2004

MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 27, 1986 - July 15, 1989

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/8/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/26/1986
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

SS
SCF SECURITIES, INC.
SCF SECURITIES, INC. | SECURITY CONSULTANTS FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47275 / SEC#: , 8-51760

BD
Terminated by SEC on 09/30/2025
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Arizona since 05/19/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SCF HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
TYMKIW, TRISHACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3197368

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Company Information

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47275

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