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Edward F. Kidner

COLUMBIA WEST CAPITAL
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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CRD#: 4705863
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Professional summary

Edward Franklin Kidner, who also goes by Edward F. Kidner, is a registered financial professional currently at COLUMBIA WEST CAPITAL, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Edward has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Edward F. Kidner

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

October 6, 2016 - Present

COLUMBIA WEST CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 14624 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 124, Scottsdale, AZ 85254Office #2: 14624 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 124, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
BD
CRD#: 135562
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

November 11, 2013 - October 16, 2014

CKS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 149837
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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
Arizona
(10/6/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/3/2013
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 79
Date: 11/11/2013
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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COLUMBIA WEST CAPITAL, LLC
COLUMBIA WEST CAPITAL, LLC | COLUMBIA WEST CAPITAL, LLC ("CWC")

CRD#: 135562 / SEC#: , 8-66930

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

Main Address
14624 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 124, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Mailing Address
14624 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 124, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone number
(480) 664-3949
Established
Delaware since 01/19/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FARR, JOHN FARRIS IIICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR2730549
COLLINS, ELIZABETH SARAHFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4714831

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Company Information

COLUMBIA WEST CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 135562Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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