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Gregory A. Fresh

CCS TRANSACTIONS
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 4183741
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Professional summary

Gregory Alan Fresh is a registered financial professional currently at CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Gregory is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Gregory has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 62 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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Experience

Current

January 3, 2011 - Present

CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 149901
Minneapolis, MN
Past

October 5, 2009 - July 1, 2010

BCC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143642
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 20, 2007 - March 26, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 13, 2006 - May 29, 2008

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 25, 2002 - June 1, 2004

GOLDSMITH, AGIO, HELMS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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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Arizona
(10/9/2015)
RR
California
(7/18/2013)
RR
Illinois
(2/28/2012)
RR
Louisiana
(11/25/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(1/3/2011)
RR
New York
(1/3/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/21/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/14/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/13/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/22/2002
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CT
CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC
CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 149901 / SEC#: , 8-68203

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 2700, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone number
(612) 230-3100
Established
Minnesota since 01/30/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHARTWELL FINANCIAL ADVISORY, INCMEMBER
BECKER, WILFRED FRANK JR.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5656978
HALVERSON, PAUL JOSEPHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2172601

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Company Information

CCS TRANSACTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 149901Minneapolis, MN 55402

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