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Eric M. Silk

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES
IRVINE, CA 92606
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CRD#: 2562990
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Professional summary

Eric Michael Silk, who also goes by Eric M Silk, is a registered financial professional currently at CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Eric has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

Eric M Silk

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

April 1, 2024 - Present

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
BD
CRD#: 41243
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 15, 2018 - March 28, 2024

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5953
Thousand Oaks, CA
Past

December 11, 2014 - February 16, 2018

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 20, 2010 - December 31, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

May 19, 2008 - November 17, 2009

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

July 18, 2003 - February 13, 2006

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

June 9, 2003 - July 29, 2003

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

May 14, 2002 - September 24, 2003

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 29, 1994 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

November 29, 1994 - April 10, 2002

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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
California
(4/1/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/21/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/16/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | CPS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 41243 / SEC#: , 8-49337

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

Main Address
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
Mailing Address
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone number
(949) 442-7519
Established
California since 04/01/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ANDREW A. HOLDEN FAMILY TRUSTOWNER
FAXON, REYHEENA MARIAFINOP4219599
GANDY, MATTHEW AUSTINPRINCIPAL7007855
HOLDEN, ANDREW ALANPRESIDENT, CCO, AMLCP, CFO & TRUSTEE3098455

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Company Information

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 41243Irvine, CA 92606

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