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Ara Bahadrian
PFS INVESTMENTS
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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CRD#: 2724739
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Professional summary
Ara Bahadrian is a registered financial advisor currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Sherman Oaks, California.
Ara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Ara has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
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.
Sales of investment-related products; part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. I may also receive non-investment related compensation from Primerica Mortgage, LLC for the sale of loan products and/or Primerica Client Services, Inc. (a co-located affiliate of PFS Investments Inc.) for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home related services. Ara Real Estate, INC. (1099), Not investment related, Nature of Business: Entity for liability protection and tax benefits for properties I purchase for myself, Position/Title: CEO, 5/2024 to Present, 2 hours committed per month (2 hours during securities trading hours). Ara Bahadrian, Not investment related, Sherman Oaks, CA, Real Estate License, Real Estate Broker License (1099), 7/2003 to Present, 4 hours committed per month (0 hours during securities trading hours), Use it to purchase or sell properties for myself or family. Sharon Yegiaian MD, Inc., Not investment related, Pasadena, CA 91101, 7/2019 to Present, Bookkeeping/Admin, 20 hours committed per month (0 hours during securities trading hours).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 18, 2024 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 14925 Ventura Blvd Ste #312, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Sherman Oaks, CA
Current
September 26, 2024 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 14925 Ventura Blvd Ste #312, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Sherman Oaks, CA
Past
September 2, 2022 - March 7, 2023
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past
September 2, 2022 - March 7, 2023
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past
January 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10111
VAN NUYS, CA
Past
January 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
VAN NUYS, CA
Past
November 5, 2018 - February 11, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
PASADENA, CA
Past
October 29, 2018 - February 11, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
PASADENA, CA
Past
December 9, 2016 - October 4, 2018
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39262
Westlake Village, CA
Past
December 8, 2016 - October 4, 2018
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39262
Westlake Village, CA
Past
January 26, 2016 - October 10, 2016
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
ENCINO, CA
Past
September 11, 2015 - December 31, 2015
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
ENCINO, CA
Past
April 17, 2015 - June 29, 2015
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
GLENDALE, CA
Past
May 18, 2010 - December 31, 2010
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
June 19, 1997 - September 8, 1999
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past
April 29, 1997 - June 19, 1997
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
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".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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.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(9/26/2024)
IAR
California(10/18/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/12/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| COLEY, DASIA DEBORAH | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6760291 |
| JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6037365 |
| LESUTIS, MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 4751250 |
| MILLER, DEBORAH LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3036949 |
| NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4589878 |
| REGARD, PAUL ETIENNE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2448671 |
| RIVET, LORI ALLISON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4496273 |
| SUKIN, KAREN LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 6292138 |
| WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVEN | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4131816 |
| WELLS, MICHAEL KURT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5999501 |
| WOODRING, DANIEL AARON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4028705 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 70,434 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,156,017,804 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2024 |
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