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Charles H. Swats

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES
Charlotte, NC 28211
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CRD#: 2237383
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Professional summary


Charles Harper Swats, who also goes by Chad Swats, is a registered financial professional currently at AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Charles has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


Chad Swats

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 1, 2023 - Present

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
BD
CRD#: 300285
Charlotte, NC
Past

May 19, 2023 - October 6, 2023

NORTH CAPITAL PRIVATE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 154559
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

December 6, 2000 - July 1, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 13, 2000 - December 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 16, 1998 - January 24, 2000

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 23, 1996 - December 7, 1998

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 21, 1993 - May 8, 1996

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Colorado
(12/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/13/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL MARKETS | LOCKTON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300285 / SEC#: , 8-70298

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mailing Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone number
(515) 443-3527
Established
North Carolina since 07/13/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NC SECURITIES HOLDCO, LLCPARENT CO
ALBERTI, GREGORY MICHAELPRINCIPAL/VICE PRESIDENT5023476
BAILEY, ELIZABETH EILEENCOO/CCO4154255
HAYES, SUSAN ANNCFO/FINOP2856326

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Company Information


AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 300285Charlotte, NC 28211

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