AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
AS

Alfred M. Shams

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS
Atlanta, GA 30328
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 419763
AS

Professional summary


Alfred Maurice Shams, who also goes by Al Shams, is a registered financial professional currently at AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alfred is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1974. Alfred has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 31, PC and Series 00 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Al Shams

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Alfred Maurice Shams's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
None

Experience


Current

February 1, 2013 - Present

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 6000 Lake Forrest Drive N.w. Suite# 325, Atlanta, GA 30328
BD
CRD#: 119249
Atlanta, GA
Past

January 17, 2012 - January 31, 2013

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 27913
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 10, 2003 - January 17, 2012

MIDSOUTH CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35039
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 10, 2000 - January 14, 2003

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

November 25, 1996 - November 15, 2000

SOUTHWICK INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36127
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 30, 1991 - November 14, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1985 - May 13, 1991

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20
Past

June 16, 1980 - December 20, 1984

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

June 23, 1978 - July 13, 1980

LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7555
Past

January 18, 1978 - May 1, 1978

LOEB PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 7534
Past

March 22, 1976 - January 18, 1978

LOEB, RHOADES & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 525
Past

August 18, 1975 - April 1, 1976

NATIONSBANC SECURITIES OF GEORGIA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 315
Past

August 7, 1974 - February 21, 1975

HAMBRECHT & QUIST LLC

BD
CRD#: 940

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

RR
Alabama
(5/14/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/1/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(1/6/2016)
RR
Texas
(2/1/2013)
RR
Virginia
(2/1/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/19/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/17/1993
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/22/1991
AMEX Put and Call Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 7/9/1970
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


AC
AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
ACP INVESTMENTS, LLC | AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 119249 / SEC#: , 8-65165

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Long Island district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
205 Oser Ave., Hauppauge, NY 11788
Mailing Address
205 Oser Ave., Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone number
(631) 851-0918
Established
New York since 12/21/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CENTURY MANAGEMENT LLCPARENT CO.
CAHILL, EDWARD MICHAEL JRPRESIDENT, GSP2310758
GARDINI, ANTHONY MICHAEL JRCHAIRMAN, CEO, GSP1893107
GARDINI, JOHN CHARLESCCO, CROP, AML, MP2408960
PICERNO, JOHNHEAD TRADER2490554
SIMONE, ANTHONY PHILIPFINOP, CFO1514066

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration2

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 119249Atlanta, GA 30328

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Alfred Shams

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Robert L Busby
Robert BusbyAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Atlanta, GA
TP
Tyrane PerryAdvisorCheck Check Mark
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
IAR
RR
Atlanta, GA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.