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Scott M. Scherer

SHOPOFF SECURITIES
Irvine, CA 92612
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CRD#: 4121851
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Professional summary


Scott Martin Scherer, who also goes by Scott Scherer, is a registered financial professional currently at SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC. located in Irvine, California.

Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Scott has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott Scherer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 16, 2020 - Present

SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 18565 Jamboree Road Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612
BD
CRD#: 142866
Irvine, CA
Past

December 6, 2019 - March 17, 2020

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 7, 2019 - November 20, 2019

WAYPOINT DIRECT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132475
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 7, 2017 - December 24, 2018

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166606
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

November 1, 2017 - December 24, 2018

TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 164153
Austin, TX
Past

August 17, 2016 - August 18, 2017

PREFERRED CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 169719
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 1, 2014 - August 8, 2016

TCFG INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166606
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

December 1, 2014 - August 8, 2016

TCFG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 164153
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

January 25, 2011 - December 1, 2014

NFSG CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 130814
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

January 24, 2011 - December 1, 2014

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

March 4, 2010 - December 31, 2010

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

September 11, 2009 - December 31, 2010

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
PLEASANTON, CA
Past

December 17, 2008 - September 10, 2009

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31147
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 5, 2005 - December 22, 2008

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

November 15, 2004 - June 27, 2005

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 9, 2000 - August 23, 2004

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alaska
(3/18/2020)
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Arizona
(3/30/2020)
RR
California
(3/16/2020)
RR
Colorado
(5/5/2020)
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Florida
(7/9/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(3/17/2020)
RR
Idaho
(3/17/2020)
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Montana
(3/17/2020)
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Nevada
(3/30/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(3/17/2020)
RR
Oregon
(3/16/2020)
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Utah
(3/17/2020)
RR
Washington
(3/17/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(3/23/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/3/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC.
SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 142866 / SEC#: , 8-67499

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


Main Address
18565 Jamboree Road, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612
Mailing Address
18565 Jamboree Road, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone number
(949) 417-1397
Established
Delaware since 09/15/2006
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE SHOPOFF REVOCABLE TRUST DATED 8/12/2004OWNER
MERRIMAN, JO ALMACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER7346895
SHOPOFF, CINDY MILAMTRUSTEE5380583
SHOPOFF, WILLIAM ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AML-CO1273471
SHOPOFF, WILLIAM ANTHONYPRESIDENT/CEO1273471
SHOPOFF, WILLIAM ANTHONYTRUSTEE1273471
SHUMBERG, IVANA MFINOP3167225

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Company Information


SHOPOFF SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 142866Irvine, CA 92612

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