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Pamela S. Cole

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CRD#: 1892500
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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.

Pamela S Cole, who also goes by Pamela Suzanne Cole, Pamela Crist, Cole S Pamela, was a registered financial professional .

Pamela is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Pamela had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 55, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Pamela Suzanne Cole | Pamela Crist | Cole S Pamela

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.
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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Experience

Past

April 5, 2022 - May 16, 2024

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172278
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

CADMAN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128344
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 10, 2016 - December 3, 2019

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172278
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

June 23, 2014 - September 2, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

March 7, 2014 - April 10, 2014

USCA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103789
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 10, 2013 - March 14, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

September 30, 2010 - June 25, 2012

PIERPONT CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 108424
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 13, 2007 - September 30, 2010

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

July 5, 2006 - November 5, 2007

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 1, 2003 - April 6, 2006

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 1, 1999 - July 1, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 30, 1992 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/24/1992
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 87
Date: 8/2/2010
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/5/2007
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/28/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 9/10/2022
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 7/22/2009
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/18/2006
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/20/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm

CT
CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC
ALCHEMY SECURITIES, LLC | CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 172278 / SEC#: , 8-69505

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

Main Address
123 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
Mailing Address
123 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
Phone number
(704) 516-1836
Established
Delaware since 06/06/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (8 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CTH-ADVISORSSHAREHOLDER
EBERT, PAUL FRANCISFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL/CFO1121231
SANDERSON, MICHAEL OTTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER410294

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Company Information

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 172278

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