Hugh F. Hale

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES

Savannah, GA 31406

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CRD#: 4652329

Professional summary

Hugh Franklin Hale, who also goes by Hugh Franklin Hale III, is a registered financial advisor currently at USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Savannah, Georgia.

Hugh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Hugh has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Hugh Franklin Hale Iii

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 13, 2026 - Present

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 5 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd. Suite 220, Savannah, GA 31406Office #3: 6020 East Fulton Street, Ada, MI 49301

RIA

CRD#: 103857

Savannah, GA

Current

May 13, 2026 - Present

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301Office #2: 5 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd. Suite 220, Savannah, GA 31406

RIA

CRD#: 103857

Ada, MI

Past

July 30, 2021 - May 15, 2026

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 283330

Savannah, GA

Past

July 29, 2021 - May 15, 2026

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 42046

Savannah, GA

Past

September 27, 2016 - July 29, 2021

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 149124

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

September 16, 2016 - July 29, 2021

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 14752

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

July 2, 2014 - September 14, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 30613

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

June 27, 2014 - September 14, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

February 22, 2011 - June 6, 2013

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 265

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

February 17, 2011 - June 6, 2013

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

April 1, 2010 - February 22, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

November 7, 2007 - March 16, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

November 30, 2004 - March 16, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

SAVANNAH, GA

Past

July 25, 2003 - December 8, 2004

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 120471

DURHAM, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Arkansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Delaware

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Kansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)

New Mexico

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Oklahoma

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)

South Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Utah

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

Alabama
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Alabama
(5/18/2026)

California
(5/13/2026)

IAR

California
(5/13/2026)

Delaware
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Delaware
(5/19/2026)

Florida
(5/15/2026)

IAR

Florida
(5/18/2026)

Georgia
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Georgia
(5/15/2026)

Kentucky
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Kentucky
(5/13/2026)

Maryland
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Maryland
(5/13/2026)

Massachusetts
(5/13/2026)

New Jersey
(5/13/2026)

IAR

New Jersey
(5/13/2026)

IAR

North Carolina
(5/19/2026)

Pennsylvania
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(5/14/2026)

South Carolina
(5/13/2026)

IAR

South Carolina
(5/18/2026)

Texas
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Texas
(5/13/2026)

Washington
(5/13/2026)

IAR

Washington
(5/18/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/19/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/1/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/24/2003

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Arkansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)

Connecticut

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Delaware

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Kansas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)

Massachusetts

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)

New Mexico

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Oklahoma

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)

South Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Utah

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301

Mailing Address

6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301

Phone number

(888) 407-8198

Established

Delaware since 07/03/2024

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

166

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES PART 2A BROCHURE (9/22/2025)

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
USA FINANCIAL LLC	OWNER
BACHERT, WILLIAM CLAYTON	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (PRIMARY)/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR	4576698
ENDERS, BRENT DAVID	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF BRENT D. ENDERS TRUST U/A DTD 06/17/2004	2858719
MCCONNELL, JAMES CARROLL JR	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	4679140
MERSMAN, MARK ROBERT	CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	4702400
THOMASON, DAWN M	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	5275125
WALTERS, MICHAEL DAVID	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL D. WALTERS TRUST U/A DTD 3/13/1996	2580592

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,750
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 301,510,438

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Hugh F. Hale

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Hugh Franklin Hale's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Hugh Franklin Hale's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/19/2006

Series 63

Date: 8/1/2003

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 7/24/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

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