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David G. Godinez

OAK TREE SECURITIES
Livermore, CA 94551-4949
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CRD#: 2086793
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Professional summary


David Gregory Godinez is a registered financial advisor currently at OAK TREE SECURITIES, INC. located in Livermore, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 62, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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VICE PRESIDENT, QCS FINANCIAL SERVICES, A COMPANY THAT CONDUCTS OUTSOURCING BROKERAGE COMPLIANCE.(ALREADY LISTED IN CURRENT EMPLOYMENT) Non investment related, compliance only. Start date August 2006. 35 hours per week. Life Insurance sales. Start date February 2021. 8 hours per week. Paid on a commission basis. Ominous Burgers. Non investment related. Food sales, owner operator. No relationship with Oak Tree. Start date June 15th, 2021. 15 hours per week. Student Options LLC. Investment related. San Francisco, CA. Floor option trading. None with the firm. Relation is email compliance consultant paid through QCS Financial Services. December 16, 2021. 2 hours per week done after trading hours. Reviewing of email and instant messaging for the Firm,

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 30, 2009 - Present

OAK TREE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4049 1st Street Suite 129, Livermore, CA 94551-4949Office #2: 4049 First Street Suite 129, Livermore, CA 94551-4949
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18126
Livermore, CA
Current

October 11, 2007 - Present

OAK TREE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4049 1st Street Suite 129, Livermore, CA 94551-4949Office #2: 4049 First Street Suite 129, Livermore, CA 94551-4949
RIA
BD
CRD#: 18126
Livermore, CA
Past

December 2, 2021 - January 31, 2025

STUDENT OPTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31626
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 9, 2011 - November 21, 2011

BERKELEY CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 136982
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 26, 2008 - May 1, 2009

SAYBROOK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 26398
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 3, 1990 - August 1, 2006

PYRAMID FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 23181
CUPERTINO, CA

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.
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

IAR
California
(1/30/2009)
RR
California
(11/14/2011)
RR
Iowa
(1/8/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/20/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/19/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 9/28/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 11/29/1990
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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OAK TREE SECURITIES, INC.
OAK TREE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 18126 / SEC#: 801-39201, 8-36138

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2004 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/30/2004 Approved)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/21/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4049 First Street Suite 129, Livermore, CA 94551-4949
Mailing Address
4049 First Street Suite 129, Livermore, CA 94551-4949
Phone number
(925) 245-0570
Established
California since 04/30/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
April
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
4

FINRA licenses (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
QUESADA, DANIEL MARTINEZPRESIDENT, CFO,817404
DAHL, ERIC DREWPRINCIPAL735877
LARSON, DENNIS ARTHURREGISTERED REP302868
WILLIAMS, PATRICIA JEANPRINCIPAL1006661
DURDEN, JOHN KENNETH JRFINANCIAL PRINCIPAL860423
GODINEZ, DAVID GREGORYPRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2086793

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,689,200

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


OAK TREE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 18126Livermore, CA 94551-4949

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