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Rickie C. Ames

AMES FINANCIAL SERVICES
Anaheim, CA 92806
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CRD#: 1437716
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Professional summary


Rickie Charles Ames, who also goes by Rick Ames, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMES FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Anaheim, California.

Rickie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Rickie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 7 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rick Ames

Other business activities


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Ames Financial Services Tax Preparation 1475 S. State College Blvd. Suite 114 Anaheim CA 92806 Tax Preparation Enrolled Agent, tax preparer I prepare income taxes during the tax season I also sell Life Insurance.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 4, 2019 - Present

AMES FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 1475 S State College Blvd Ste 114, Anaheim, CA 92806
RIA
CRD#: 137261
Anaheim, CA
Past

August 5, 1994 - September 6, 2001

SIGNAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15916
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

November 13, 1986 - August 2, 1994

NIF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8530
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 20, 1985 - April 29, 1986

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(12/4/2019)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/16/1985
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm


AF
AMES FINANCIAL SERVICES
AMES FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMES, RICKIE CHARLES | AMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 137261 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/1988 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5533 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
Mailing Address
Phone number
(714) 635-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts105
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,033,023

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Company Information


AMES FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 137261Anaheim, CA 92806

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