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Bret C. Schaffer

CEIBA FINANCIAL
Orange, CA 92868
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CRD#: 3192196
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Professional summary


Bret Conner Schaffer is a registered financial professional currently at CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC located in Orange, California.

Bret is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Bret has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 26, 2025 - Present

CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 2117 W Orangewood Ave, Orange, CA 92868
BD
CRD#: 298977
Orange, CA
Past

May 22, 2019 - February 10, 2023

MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 121171
Newport Beach, CA
Past

July 6, 2018 - May 16, 2019

STONECREST CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39616
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 19, 2016 - August 23, 2016

STILLPOINT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133146
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 25, 2013 - December 31, 2015

BCC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143642
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 23, 2011 - March 26, 2015

BCC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143642
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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
(1/26/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/19/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC
CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 298977 / SEC#: , 8-70236

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


Main Address
1831 Lexington Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835
Mailing Address
1831 Lexington Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835
Phone number
(202) 297-3737
Established
California since 10/03/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LANE, CARLOS ANDRESCEO/CCO4665099
COSTENBADER, WALTER RUSSELLFINOP1828345

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Company Information


CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 298977Orange, CA 92868

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