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Oscar S. Bugarini

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CRD#: 2473282
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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.

Oscar Sergio Bugarini, who also goes by Oscar S Bugarini, Oscar Sergio Bugarini Jr, Oscar Sergio Burarini Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Oscar is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Oscar had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Oscar S Bugarini | Oscar Sergio Bugarini Jr | Oscar Sergio Burarini Jr

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 26, 2015 - March 17, 2016

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Yorba Linda, CA
Past

July 4, 2012 - December 31, 2012

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
YORBA LINDA, CA
Past

September 9, 2010 - December 6, 2010

ZECCO TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 135398
GLENDALE, CA
Past

May 14, 2007 - July 1, 2009

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

October 22, 2004 - September 20, 2006

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 22, 2004 - September 20, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 22, 2004 - September 20, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 6, 2004 - July 29, 2004

WHITE PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42505
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 14, 2000 - November 14, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

November 7, 1997 - November 22, 2000

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 23, 1996 - November 7, 1997

KENNEDY, CABOT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2417
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

August 17, 1995 - April 4, 1996

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 21, 1995 - August 26, 1995

DIVERSIFIED SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 222
SEAL BEACH, CA
Past

April 7, 1994 - July 12, 1994

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/11/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
1ST GLOBAL | HD VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | HD VEST | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX

CRD#: 13686 / SEC#: , 8-29533

BD
Termination Requested by SEC on 09/26/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 04/13/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDPRESIDENT4780880

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration4
Bond1

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Company Information


AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

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