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Andrew I. Brusman

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES
Charleston, SC
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CRD#: 2262089
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Professional summary

Andrew Iver Brusman, who also goes by Andy Brusman, is a registered financial professional currently at CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC located in Charleston, South Carolina.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Andrew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 65, SIE, Series 82, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Andy Brusman

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 5, 2024 - Present

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172278
Charleston, SC
Past

September 11, 2023 - May 22, 2024

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172278
CHARLESTON, SC
Past

September 8, 2015 - January 27, 2023

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172278
Charleston, SC
Past

August 19, 2014 - September 9, 2015

MERRIMAN CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18296
Charleston, SC
Past

February 10, 2014 - August 8, 2014

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152550
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 10, 2001 - April 8, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 18, 2001 - April 8, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 27, 1999 - September 29, 1999

INVESTORS SECURITY COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2331
SUFFOLK, VA
Past

February 2, 1999 - March 21, 1999

BEACON GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

BD
CRD#: 36691
NORTH BETHESDA, MD
Past

July 6, 1998 - October 20, 1998

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 8, 1992 - July 7, 1998

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3309
RICHMOND, VA

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.

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RR
South Carolina
(6/5/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/13/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/2/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/28/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82
Date: 2/10/2014
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/6/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/23/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CT
CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC
ALCHEMY SECURITIES, LLC | CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 172278 / SEC#: , 8-69505

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

Main Address
123 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
Mailing Address
123 Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
Phone number
(704) 516-1836
Established
Delaware since 06/06/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (8 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CTH-ADVISORSSHAREHOLDER
EBERT, PAUL FRANCISFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL/CFO1121231
SANDERSON, MICHAEL OTTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER410294

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Company Information

CHARLES TOWNE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 172278Charleston, SC

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