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Arturo C. Torres

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CRD#: 2990336
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Arturo Cesar Torres was a registered financial professional .

Arturo is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Arturo had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

September 27, 2017 - December 31, 2017

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 25, 2017 - December 31, 2017

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 8, 2014 - September 28, 2015

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 8, 2014 - December 31, 2015

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 5, 2008 - March 26, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 24, 2008 - March 26, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 22, 2007 - March 22, 2007

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
GARLAND, TX
Past

July 25, 2005 - August 25, 2006

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
GARLAND, TX
Past

July 25, 2005 - August 25, 2006

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
GARLAND, TX
Past

February 26, 2004 - June 8, 2005

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 26, 2004 - June 8, 2005

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 25, 2003 - January 28, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ADDISON, TX
Past

May 16, 2003 - January 28, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 16, 2003 - January 28, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 21, 1998 - March 3, 2003

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/20/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/13/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/31/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/20/1998
General Securities Representative Examination

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)

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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (4/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
REGARD, PAUL ETIENNEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2448671
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts70,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,156,017,804

Disclosures

Regulatory Event22
Arbitration2
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/26/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

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