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Charles D. Bales

WHITEWATER WEALTH
Eugene, OR
CRD#: 1897315
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Professional summary


Charles Douglas Bales, who also goes by Doug Bales, is a registered financial advisor currently at WHITEWATER WEALTH located in Eugene, Oregon.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Charles has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Families with children
Parents requiring special atte...
How do you get paid?
Flat fee,
Percentage of AUM,
All fees are paid quarterly
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Doug Bales

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. 12/06/2013: PARADISE WAITS, LLC - LLC - 1% OF TIME SPENT - OWNER LLC for IRA Real Estate Investment.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 26, 2013 - Present

WHITEWATER WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 169233
Eugene, OR
Past

December 6, 2013 - November 14, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
VIDA, OR
Past

January 13, 2006 - December 9, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
EUGENE, OR
Past

January 13, 2006 - December 9, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
EUGENE, OR
Past

April 23, 2003 - February 1, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
EUGENE, OR
Past

July 31, 1993 - February 1, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
EUGENE, OR
Past

June 14, 1991 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 1988 - June 20, 1991

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(9/28/2016)
IAR
Oregon
(12/26/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/7/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WHITEWATER WEALTH
WHITE WATER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHITEWATER WEALTH, LLC | WHITEWATER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHITEWATER WEALTH | WHITE WATER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 169233 / SEC#: 801-78843

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2014 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/26/2016 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Eugene, OR
Mailing Address
Po Box 51209, Eugene, OR 97405-1209
Phone number
(541) 953-1442
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts81
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 58,000,000

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Company Information


WHITEWATER WEALTH

CRD#: 169233Eugene, OR

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