Charles J. Hilliard
Professional summary
Charles J Hilliard II, who also goes by Charles J (ii) Hilliard, Charles John Hilliard II, Chuck J Hilliard Ii, Chuck J Hilliard, Chuck John Hilliard Ii, Chuck Hilliard Ii, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. located in Placentia, California.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
May 17, 2017 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
May 16, 2017 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101October 19, 2015 - May 18, 2017
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
October 19, 2015 - May 18, 2017
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
September 10, 2012 - October 2, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
September 10, 2012 - October 2, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 23, 2009 - April 5, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 23, 2009 - April 5, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
January 19, 2007 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
January 19, 2007 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
January 17, 2006 - January 24, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
January 17, 2006 - January 24, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
June 25, 2003 - January 23, 2006
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
March 21, 2003 - June 25, 2003
CHOREO, LLC
February 4, 2002 - January 23, 2006
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
April 28, 1997 - February 12, 2002
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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(5/17/2017)
(5/16/2017)
(5/17/2017)
(7/27/2017)
(10/14/2025)
(5/17/2017)
(6/1/2017)
Exams
BOX Exchange LLC
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
FINRA
Investors' Exchange LLC
MIAX PEARL, LLC
MIAX Sapphire
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
NYSE American LLC
NYSE Arca, Inc.
NYSE Texas, Inc.
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
Nasdaq Stock Market
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OWNER | |
| BILLINGS, DANIEL ERIC | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4568232 |
| BLAND, GEOFFREY CONOR | DIRECTOR | 7358773 |
| DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2428325 |
| DRUCH, ANDREW WALTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1688071 |
| FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1878661 |
| FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2933930 |
| HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNE | EXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1475369 |
| MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401952 |
| PARRODE, RODRIGO NMN | EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4905345 |
| PASET, ROBERT EDWARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1055902 |
| PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEEN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5314250 |
| WEDBUSH, GARY LANCE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2234455 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,048 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,684,848,455 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 147 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 60 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 04/26/2024 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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