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Brian C. Sumner

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CRD#: 2147391
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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.

Brian Cooke Sumner, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Brian Cooke Sumner, Brian Sumner, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Brian had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian Cooke Sumner | Brian Sumner

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

November 28, 2016 - March 1, 2018

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17229
San Francisco, CA
Past

June 10, 2014 - August 1, 2016

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105758
CENTENNIAL, CO
Past

June 10, 2014 - August 1, 2016

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

January 11, 2012 - January 10, 2014

CURIAN CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132938
DENVER, CO
Past

January 5, 2012 - January 10, 2014

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

February 12, 2009 - March 2, 2010

WALTON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 143763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 8, 2007 - December 31, 2007

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

March 9, 2005 - September 7, 2005

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 9, 2002 - August 12, 2008

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
DENVER, CO
Past

March 27, 1999 - January 3, 2002

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 8, 1998 - March 27, 1999

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3155
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 21, 1996 - July 14, 1998

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 11, 1993 - October 25, 1996

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 1991 - July 15, 1991

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/21/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AS
ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION
ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION | CHARLES B. TOEPFER

CRD#: 17229 / SEC#: , 8-35271

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/22/2022
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 11/26/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ATEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCPARENT COMPANY
CASH, DEAN LEONPRESIDENT & CEO1449943
CHENG, SHERMAN SIU LUNFINOP-INTERIM2978442
WADDELL, ANDREW CLELANDCCO AND FINOP-INTERNAL3234944

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Company Information


ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 17229

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