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Henry O. Friedman

CRD#: 1418921
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Henry Owen Friedman

Professional summary


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Henry Owen Friedman was a registered financial professional .

Henry is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Henry had worked at 11 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 21, 2016 - April 11, 2016

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 9, 2012 - January 8, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
San Francisco, CA
Past

January 28, 2011 - February 3, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

December 15, 2008 - November 18, 2009

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

October 13, 2003 - December 16, 2008

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 25, 2001 - October 10, 2003

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 26, 1999 - May 22, 2001

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

February 4, 1999 - February 26, 1999

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38
Past

May 22, 1998 - February 10, 1999

BAYSIDE FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44211
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

January 17, 1996 - December 31, 1997

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
RENO, NV
Past

April 5, 1990 - March 28, 1995

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

June 18, 1986 - December 19, 1989

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
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SIE
Date: 4/11/2016
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13980 / SEC#: , 8-30097

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Terminated by SEC on 02/18/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
601 Montgomery Street Suite 1950, San Francisco, CA 94111
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 543-8500
Established
California since 07/06/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
5

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CHIEN, ECHO CHIAPINGCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2750051
LENT, RAYMOND LAWRENCECHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD817645
DUHAN, ELIOT DANIELCCO4705354

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts31
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,671,748

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 13980

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