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Christopher Steven Clark

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY
Portland, OR
·CRD# 1952666·37 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Steven Clark, who also goes by Chris Clark, Steven Christopher Clark, is a registered financial advisor currently at PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC located in Portland, Oregon. Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 79, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Chris Clark, Steven Christopher Clark

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC·CRD# 5670
BD
1. 10220 Sw Greenburg Rd, Ste 380, Portland, OR 972232. 9171 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
July 3, 2012 - Present
PAULSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 304328
RIA
Portland, OR
February 18, 2020 - December 31, 2024
PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC·CRD# 5670
RIA
Novato, CA
February 27, 2018 - December 10, 2020
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.·CRD# 35545
RIA
San Francisco, CA
November 16, 2010 - July 5, 2012
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.·CRD# 35545
BD
San Francisco, CA
November 16, 2010 - July 5, 2012
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Portland, OR
August 16, 2010 - October 25, 2010
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
Portland, OR
August 16, 2010 - October 25, 2010
PHILLIPS & COMPANY·CRD# 35800
RIA
Portland, OR
April 27, 2004 - April 23, 2010
WILLAMETTE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32451
BD
Portland, OR
July 2, 1999 - March 16, 2001
PHILLIPS & COMPANY·CRD# 35800
BD
Portland, OR
June 22, 1994 - April 23, 2010
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10249
BD
Phoenix, AZ
August 23, 1993 - July 20, 1994
PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC·CRD# 5670
BD
Portland, OR
September 22, 1992 - September 2, 1993
BLACK & COMPANY, INC.·CRD# 95
BD
Portland, OR
August 28, 1991 - September 29, 1992
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
January 14, 1991 - September 13, 1991
LIVINGSTON SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 16455
BD
June 20, 1989 - January 23, 1991

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Current Firm

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PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC | PAULSON WEALTH ADVISORS | PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC | PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 5670 / SEC#: 801-107194, 8-26807
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

10220 Sw Greenburg Rd Suite 465, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Mailing Address

10220 Sw Greenburg Rd Suite 380, Portland, OR 97223

Phone Number

(503) 243-6000

Established

Delaware since 03/23/2017

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PAULSON CAPITAL HOLDING COMPANY, LLCOWNER—
CLARK, CHRISTOPHER STEVENCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER1952666
PARIGIAN, THOMAS STEWARTELECTED MANAGER1398840
SETTEDUCATI, ROBERT JOSEPHELECTED MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT1352722
AMIN, AMALGENERAL COUNSEL3185361
RASMUSSEN, KATHLEEN HATLELICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2608755
WINKS, MALCOLM ALEXANDERPRESIDENT AND CFO/FINOP5153752

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

36

Civil Event

1

Arbitration

8

Bond

1

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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.

CO-FOUNDER OF BIG BEAR CAPITAL, LLC, AN AFFILIATED INVESTMENT ADVISOR OF PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC LOCATED AT 40 WALL STREET, 23RD FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10005. APPROXIMATELY FIVE HOURS PER WEEK IS DEVOTED TO THIS ENDEAVOR. Real Estate Investment, non investment related, Beaverton OR, Residential RealEstate, Owner, 12/2019, 1-2 Hrs./month, none during business Chairman Paulson Capital Holding Company LLC, parent company of Paulson Investment Company, Lake Oswego OR, Chairman, April 2017

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(8/9/2012)
RR
California
(7/6/2012)
RR
Colorado
(9/6/2012)
RR
Connecticut
(5/4/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/1/2019)
RR
Florida
(6/24/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/6/2012)
RR
Illinois
(8/8/2012)
RR
Maine
(8/26/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/17/2025)
RR
Michigan
(7/11/2012)
RR
Minnesota
(7/11/2012)
RR
Nevada
(7/11/2012)
RR
New Jersey
(5/4/2017)
RR
New York
(7/3/2012)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/25/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/3/2012)
RR
Tennessee
(4/5/2022)
RR
Texas
(8/21/2013)
RR
Utah
(2/27/2013)
RR
Virginia
(10/4/2012)
RR
Washington
(10/21/2020)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2008About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1989About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 79 — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2018About the Series 79 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1989About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1994About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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