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Thomas M. Babington

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CRD#: 2103727
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Professional summary


Thomas Macaulay Babington JR was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Thomas is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1991. Prior to being barred, Thomas had worked at 6 firms, which includes CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES L.P., CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES INC., OSAIC FS INC., IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES INC..

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Thomas Macaulay Babington | Tom Babington

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

April 1, 2003 - April 22, 2004

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 24, 2002 - April 14, 2003

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
DAYONA BEACH, FL
Past

January 18, 2002 - April 14, 2003

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 26, 1998 - January 10, 2002

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 2, 1994 - January 29, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 2, 1994 - January 29, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 4, 1991 - October 22, 1997

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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: 1/25/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.
CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. | CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132 / SEC#: 801-60300, 8-49711

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/11/2001 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/4/2001 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/12/2006 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/6/2001 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/12/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/7/2001 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Mailing Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA, 92131
Phone number
(858) 530-4400
Established
California since 11/07/1996
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
791

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CUSO FINANCIAL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.LIMITED PARTNER
AWS 1, LLCGENERAL PARTNER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELA JILLFINOP
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,354
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,378,345,125

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

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