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Ernest M. Csak

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
Middleton, ID
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CRD#: 2880934
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Professional summary


Ernest Michael Csak, CFP®, who also goes by Ernest Michael Csak, Ernest M Csak, is a registered financial advisor currently at MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Middleton, Idaho.

Ernest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Ernest has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 25 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ernest Michael Csak | Ernest M Csak

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

June 18, 2021 - Present

MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305834
Middleton, ID
Past

December 5, 2011 - June 21, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

December 2, 2011 - June 21, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

August 18, 2010 - December 6, 2011

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
PLEASANTVILLE, NY
Past

March 30, 2009 - December 6, 2011

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
PLEASANTVILLE, NY
Past

June 16, 2008 - September 4, 2008

EDGETRADE LLC

BD
CRD#: 42071
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

June 16, 2008 - January 6, 2009

KNIGHT DIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 135924
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 8, 2006 - June 24, 2008

KNIGHT CAPITAL AMERICAS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 38599
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 17, 2003 - November 6, 2006

JEFFERIES EXECUTION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 867
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 10, 2002 - January 2, 2004

KENNY & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 113413
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2000 - October 24, 2002

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 1999 - May 1, 2000

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1997 - March 19, 1999

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 3, 1997 - September 1, 1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MS
MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
ARSENAL CAPITAL ADVISORS | TWIN LIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THIN BLUE LINE FINANCIAL | MASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | LIVINGWORTH WEALTH ADVISORS | LEGACY CAPITAL | JUNO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JJM FINANCIAL GROUP | GENCAPITAL ADVISORY PARTNERS | EXITFOUR WEALTH PARTNERS | COLLABORATIVE WEALTH ADVISORY | CLOVERLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 305834 / SEC#: 801-117871

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Idaho
(3/5/2024)
IAR
New York
(6/18/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/17/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/30/2002
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 25
Date: 10/21/1999
NYSE Trading Assistant Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MS
MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
ARSENAL CAPITAL ADVISORS | TWIN LIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THIN BLUE LINE FINANCIAL | MASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | LIVINGWORTH WEALTH ADVISORS | LEGACY CAPITAL | JUNO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JJM FINANCIAL GROUP | GENCAPITAL ADVISORY PARTNERS | EXITFOUR WEALTH PARTNERS | COLLABORATIVE WEALTH ADVISORY | CLOVERLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 305834 / SEC#: 801-117871

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
503 E. Washington Avenue Suite 1c, Newtown, PA 18940
Mailing Address
Phone number
(215) 259-5021
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,091
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,494,613,000

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Company Information


MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 305834Middleton, ID

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