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Charles Ragonese

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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CRD#: 2466089
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Professional summary


Charles Ragonese is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Palm Desert, California.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1.) MOUNTAIN PEAK FINANCIAL, INC.; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1901 ORANGE TREE LANE, SUITE 260. REDLANDS, CA 92374; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE; PRESIDENT; 01/2015; 50 HOURS PER MONTH; 50 HOURS PER MONTH; LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCT SALES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 3, 2018 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 77564 Country Club Dr Ste 403, Palm Desert, CA 92211Office #2: 1901 Orange Tree Ln Ste 260, Redlands, CA 92374
RIA
CRD#: 282580
Palm Desert, CA
Past

January 30, 2015 - October 2, 2018

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
Upland, CA
Past

July 14, 2011 - February 4, 2015

PSP FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155894
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past

November 23, 2009 - September 14, 2011

REAP FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144560
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past

November 10, 2008 - January 14, 2010

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 25, 2007 - November 12, 2008

INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 139627
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past

November 1, 2000 - July 6, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past

March 31, 1994 - October 23, 2000

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 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
California
(10/3/2018)
IAR
Texas
(10/14/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/8/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 363-9595
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,525,706,084

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Company Information


AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580Palm Desert, CA 92211

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