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Larry B. Gilkerson

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
IRVINE, CA 92606
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CRD#: 1811017
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Professional summary

Larry Bruce Gilkerson is a registered financial professional currently at CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Larry is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Larry has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 15, 2018 - Present

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
BD
CRD#: 41243
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 3, 2013 - March 20, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
ORANGE, CA
Past

October 30, 2001 - September 3, 2013

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

December 31, 2000 - September 7, 2001

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

February 15, 1999 - December 31, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 15, 1993 - January 12, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 16, 1988 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
California
(3/15/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/18/1994
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 6
Date: 11/15/1988
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/25/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | CPS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 41243 / SEC#: , 8-49337

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

Main Address
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
Mailing Address
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone number
(949) 442-7519
Established
California since 04/01/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ANDREW A. HOLDEN FAMILY TRUSTOWNER
FAXON, REYHEENA MARIAFINOP4219599
GANDY, MATTHEW AUSTINPRINCIPAL7007855
HOLDEN, ANDREW ALANPRESIDENT, CCO, AMLCP, CFO & TRUSTEE3098455

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Company Information

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 41243Irvine, CA 92606

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