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Rafael Madan

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CRD#: 2292681
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Rafael Madan was a registered financial professional .

Rafael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Rafael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

January 17, 2017 - February 6, 2019

ALTERNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146153
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

December 16, 2016 - December 12, 2017

ALTERNA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41139
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

January 28, 2016 - December 12, 2016

CREAND MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 154894
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 4, 2016 - December 12, 2016

CREAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 38964
MIAMI, FL
Past

February 13, 2014 - October 21, 2015

BRICKELL GLOBAL ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 156643
MIAMI, FL
Past

December 4, 2013 - October 21, 2015

BRICKELL GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104316
MIAMI, FL
Past

October 2, 2006 - November 26, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 29, 2006 - November 26, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 10, 2004 - October 5, 2006

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 23, 2003 - October 19, 2006

OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 105559
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2003 - April 15, 2003

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 3, 2003 - October 5, 2006

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 13, 1997 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 630
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 22, 1994 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 13, 1992 - June 21, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ALTERNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
ACTINVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | OPTIMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | ALTERNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 146153 / SEC#: 801-71135

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2010 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2010 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/18/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/11/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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ALTERNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
ACTINVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | OPTIMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | ALTERNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 146153 / SEC#: 801-71135

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2010 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2800 Post Oak Blvd Suite 6300, Houston, TX 77056
Mailing Address
Phone number
(713) 885-9843
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
51

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AWM FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,285
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,231,485,679

Red Flags


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Company Information


ALTERNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 146153

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