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Charles J. Abboud

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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CRD#: 1774605
CA

Professional summary

Charles Joseph Abboud, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Charlie Abboud, is a registered financial advisor currently at GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Charlie Abboud

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.
1) Bridge Center for Hope; Investment related: no; 728 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802; Nature or Structure of Business: Corporation - nonprofit; Position: director; Start date: 2016; hours per month: 3; securities trading hours 2; Duties: director - committee member 2) Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, LLC; Investment related: yes; 2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008; Nature or Structure of Business: This is a Limited Liability Company (LLC); Position: Investment Advisor Representative; Start date: 12/15/2023; hours per month: 140; securities trading hours 6; Duties: Investment consulting 3) Cadence Insurance; Investment related: 4041 Essen Lane, Suite 101, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; Nature or Structure of Business: Corporation; Position: SVP Benefits; Start date: 07/01/2022; hours per month: 100; securities trading hours 50; Duties: Sales and consulting on employee benefits.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2000

Experience

Current

December 15, 2023 - Present

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4041 Essen Lane, Ste. 101, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
RIA
CRD#: 146509
Baton Rouge, LA
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 4041 Essen Lane Suite 101, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

December 20, 2023 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

November 30, 2022 - December 12, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

November 30, 2022 - December 12, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

March 15, 2018 - November 30, 2022

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

March 15, 2018 - November 30, 2022

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
Baton Rouge, LA
Past

September 19, 2011 - March 29, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

September 19, 2011 - March 29, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

February 1, 2008 - September 27, 2011

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

August 18, 2006 - November 21, 2007

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15840
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

July 23, 1996 - September 27, 2011

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
BATON ROUGE, LA
Past

June 12, 1992 - July 22, 1996

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 19, 1990 - June 12, 1992

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

January 20, 1988 - May 24, 1990

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(8/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Louisiana
(12/15/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(8/23/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(8/23/2024)
IAR
Texas
(12/15/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(8/23/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/22/1994
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 7
Date: 1/16/1988
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/26/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GF
GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 330-1011
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
221

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A FOR GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC FOR RETAIL CLIENTS (4/22/2025)
FORM ADV PART 2A FOR GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC FOR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS (4/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,754
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 180,614,282,519

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Company Information

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 146509Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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