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Craig A. Pirtle

WEDBUSH SECURITIES
Jupiter, FL 33477
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CRD#: 2562472
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Professional summary


Craig Andrew Pirtle, who also goes by Craig A Pirtle, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. located in Jupiter, Florida.

Craig is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Craig has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Craig A Pirtle

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 6, 2023 - Present

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 110 Front Street, Suite 311, Jupiter, FL 33477
RIA
BD
CRD#: 877
Jupiter, FL
Past

May 23, 2018 - June 15, 2023

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
Arlington, VA
Past

October 13, 2017 - July 24, 2018

SILVER LEAF PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126694
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 2014 - September 1, 2017

FIRST DOMINION CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16330
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 22, 2012 - July 1, 2014

MATRIX CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33364
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 7, 2011 - December 13, 2013

SILVER LEAF PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126694
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 12, 2010 - November 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

July 7, 2009 - November 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 16, 2008 - January 29, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 29, 2007 - February 27, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 19, 2003 - December 31, 2004

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 16, 2003 - August 5, 2003

FORESIDE PLAZA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103739
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 14, 2000 - December 16, 2002

ORBITEX FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41453
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 20, 1998 - May 12, 2000

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 31, 1997 - September 9, 1998

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 15, 1995 - October 1, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW

CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(7/6/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(10/20/2023)
RR
New York
(10/26/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/6/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/28/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW

CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse Attn: Compliance, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone number
(213) 688-8000
Established
California since 07/08/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
897

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. FORM ADV PART 2A (10/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOWNER
BILLINGS, DANIEL ERICEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR4568232
BLAND, GEOFFREY CONORDIRECTOR7358773
DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2428325
DRUCH, ANDREW WALTEREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR1688071
FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1878661
FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELLEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2933930
HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNEEXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR1475369
MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2401952
PARRODE, RODRIGO NMNEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4905345
PASET, ROBERT EDWARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1055902
PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5314250
WEDBUSH, GARY LANCEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2234455

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,048
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,684,848,455

Disclosures


Regulatory Event147
Civil Event3
Arbitration60
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
04/26/2024
12/21/2022

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Company Information


WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 877Jupiter, FL 33477

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