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Charles S. Bruin

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CRD#: 1576405
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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 S Bruin, who also goes by C Scott Bruin, Charles Scott Bruin, Charles Bruin, Scott C Bruin, Charles Bruins, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Charles had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


C Scott Bruin | Charles Scott Bruin | Charles Bruin | Scott C Bruin | Charles Bruins

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

August 16, 2017 - February 28, 2019

CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 126291
Tampa, FL
Past

August 11, 2017 - February 28, 2019

CAPTRUST

RIA
CRD#: 175112
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 3, 2012 - December 31, 2017

CAPTRUST ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142941
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 27, 2012 - August 7, 2017

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 1, 2012 - August 7, 2017

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 11, 2010 - August 17, 2011

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 10, 2010 - August 17, 2011

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 19, 1993 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1987 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

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: 11/17/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/18/1992
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


CS
CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.
CAPFI INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | FREEDOM ONE | DEFINED CONTRIBUTION ADVISORS INC OR DCADVISORS | CFS SECURITIES, LLC | CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS OR "CAPTRUST" | CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPTRUST | CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC. | CAPFINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 126291 / SEC#: , 8-65870

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


Main Address
4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27609
Mailing Address
4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone number
(919) 870-6822
Established
North Carolina since 11/21/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE CAPFINANCIAL GROUP, LLCMEMBER
BUCHANAN, DENISE MCGEECCO/MUNI PRINCIPAL/SENIOR DIRECTOR/FINOP/PFO/POO1284353
EARLS, MARY CHRISTINESENIOR DIRECTOR/FINOP6178047
HOYLE, WILSON SMITH IIIMANAGING DIRECTOR2444392
SHOFF, DERICK DONMANAGING DIRECTOR1140640
STROTHER, MICHAEL DAVIDSENIOR DIRECTOR, FINOP2457427

Disclosures


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Company Information


CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 126291

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