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Charles R. Mays

MARINER INDEPENDENT
PLANO, TX 75024
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CRD#: 2257416
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Professional summary


Charles Raymond Mays, who also goes by Charlie Raymond Mays, Charlie Mays, Chas R. Mays, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARINER INDEPENDENT located in Plano, Texas.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Charles has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Charlie Raymond Mays | Charlie Mays | Chas R. Mays

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.
MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC; PLANO, TX; MANAGING PARTNER OFFERING INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS; START DATE 07/2020; 160 HRS/MONTH AND DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 7, 2020 - Present

MARINER INDEPENDENT

Office #1: 5465 Legacy Dr. #650, Plano, TX 75024
RIA
CRD#: 305418
PLANO, TX
Past

October 4, 2019 - July 13, 2020

SLOAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 142276
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 10, 2014 - June 20, 2019

SMITH ANGLIN FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144386
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 15, 2006 - October 19, 2006

SCORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41370
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 28, 2004 - May 31, 2006

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

October 10, 2002 - November 12, 2002

MAY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 3927
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 8, 2001 - July 23, 2002

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 15, 2000 - August 29, 2001

ACCESS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22455
NEW CANAAN, CT
Past

January 29, 1999 - September 15, 2000

HUBERMAN FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 28760
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 17, 1998 - January 21, 1999

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 2, 1998 - April 28, 1998

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 1998 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

November 16, 1992 - January 2, 1998

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
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".
MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT
ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ADVICEPERIOD

CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2019 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(7/7/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/26/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/20/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT
ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ADVICEPERIOD

CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5700 West 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 571-1934
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MPS FORM ADV PART 2A W PRIVACY (10/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,412
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,615,227,678

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025
Cover Page
11/05/2024
12/15/2023

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Company Information


MARINER INDEPENDENT

CRD#: 305418Plano, TX 75024

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