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Cynthia A. Christiansen

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
Reno, NV 89511
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CRD#: 2320057
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Professional summary

Cynthia Ann Christiansen, who also goes by Cynthia Ann Chirstiansen, Cindy A Christiansen, Cindy A Mayer, Cynthia Ann Mayer, is a registered financial professional currently at M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Reno, Nevada.

Cynthia is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Cynthia has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 11 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Cynthia Ann Chirstiansen | Cindy A Christiansen | Cindy A Mayer | Cynthia Ann Mayer

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 24, 2016 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 570 Hammill Lane, Reno, NV 89511
BD
CRD#: 104100
Reno, NV
Past

March 3, 2011 - August 23, 2016

FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1027
RENO, NV
Past

September 8, 2009 - March 9, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
RENO, NV
Past

June 10, 2009 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969
RENO, NV

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
Nevada
(2/1/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/12/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 11
Date: 6/8/2009
Assistant Representative-Order Processing Qualification Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MS
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100 / SEC#: , 8-52558

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

Main Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(480) 563-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/11/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MARK HOWELLS TRUST, DATED 6/25/1997, MARK HOWELLS TRUSTEEOWNER
SANTAMARIA, KATRINA PATRICIACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3248779
CRITES, MARCY ANNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)6346298
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR726921
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENTRUSTEE FOR MARK HOWELLS TRUST DATED 6/25/1997726921
JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2843281
KREIZENBECK, TARA LYNNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER7141895

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Company Information

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100Reno, NV 89511

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