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Charles W. Howard

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CRD#: 1861158
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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 Willis Howard, who also goes by Chuck Howard, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Charles had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chuck Howard

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

March 28, 2022 - July 18, 2023

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 2015 - August 21, 2019

R.W.PRESSPRICH & CO.

BD
CRD#: 26460
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 2013 - March 6, 2015

SEAPORT GLOBAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 116270
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 2012 - November 1, 2013

GLOBAL HUNTER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 123003
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2011 - March 28, 2012

KNIGHT CAPITAL AMERICAS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 38599
GREENWICH, CT
Past

December 6, 2010 - January 3, 2011

KNIGHT LIBERTAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 124790
GREENWICH, CT
Past

February 1, 2010 - November 3, 2010

CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 24790
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 7, 2008 - February 12, 2010

PALI CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 117783
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2007 - February 29, 2008

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6579
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 2005 - May 9, 2008

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 2001 - January 18, 2005

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6579
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 1999 - April 5, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 2, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 1, 1996 - February 2, 1998

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19002
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/1/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/7/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CA
COWEN AND COMPANY
COWEN & CO., LLC | TD COWEN PRIME EXECUTION SERVICES | TD COWEN | SOGEN SECURITIES CORPORATION | SOCIETE GENERALE SECURITIES CORPORATION | SG COWEN SECURITIES CORPORATION | SG COWEN & CO., LLC | HUDSON SECURITIES, INC. | COWEN AND COMPANY, LLC | COWEN AND COMPANY

CRD#: 7616 / SEC#: , 8-22522

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


Main Address
599 Lexington Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
599 Lexington Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(646) 562-1010
Established
Delaware since 01/15/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COWEN HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT PARENT
CHARNEY, DANIEL S.CO-PRESIDENT2158255
HOLMES, JOHNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1281617
JENKINS, CHRISTINE JPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINOP4911933
NIZICH, MATTHEW JOHNREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL2119564
SOLOMON, JEFFREY MARCCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2133254
SUNDRAM, JEFFREY JOSEPH RODRIGUESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6191294

Disclosures


Regulatory Event46
Arbitration8

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Company Information


COWEN AND COMPANY

CRD#: 7616

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