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Charles H. Searer

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CRD#: 2450895
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Charles Hallman Searer, ChFC®, CLU® was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Charles had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
1) CHARLES H. SEARER INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Owner NATURE: Insurance Fixed Annuities; Life/Health; Long-Term Care; Property & Casualty INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 04/01/1994 ADDRESS: 35199 Gardenview Ct, Winchester CA 92596 DESCRIPTION: Sales and service of fixed insurance products 2) SEARER INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES INC POSITION: Corporate Officer NATURE: Insurance. Fixed Annuities; Life/Health; Long-Term Care; Property & Casualty INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 03/03/2011 ADDRESS: 41635 Enterprise Circle No, Suite C5, Temecula CA 92590, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales and service of fixed insurance products 3) CHARLES H. SEARER INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Owner NATURE: Doing Business as: Charles H. Searer Insurance & Financial Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 04/01/1994 ADDRESS: 41635 Enterprise Circle No, Suite C5, Temecula CA 92590, United States DESCRIPTION: Offer securities and investment advisory services 4) CHARLES H. SEARER POSITION: Owner NATURE: Real Estate Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 02/04/2019 ADDRESS: 35199 Gardenview Ct, Winchester CA 92596, United States DESCRIPTION: Rental of Residential Real Estate

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Past

November 7, 2005 - August 7, 2023

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
TEMECULA, CA
Past

November 7, 2005 - August 7, 2023

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
TEMECULA, CA
Past

April 16, 2001 - November 8, 2005

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
CORONA, CA
Past

February 22, 1994 - November 8, 2005

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/2/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NF
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP | NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NEXT ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 46214 / SEC#: 801-56786, 8-51356

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/09/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
11740 Katy Freeway Suite 600, Houston, TX 77079
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 876-6398
Established
Virginia since 06/28/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
564

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NEXT FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEXT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC.SHAREHOLDER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3197368

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,805
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,769,456,133

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration3
Bond3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/27/2024
Cover Page
06/28/2024

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Company Information


NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

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