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Carl R. Wright

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CRD#: 473096
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Carl Richard Wright was a registered financial professional .

Carl is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1967. Carl had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, PC, Series 1, Series 4, Series 12 and Series 40 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 11, 2009 - May 8, 2017

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
Tarzana, CA
Past

October 27, 2006 - February 12, 2009

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 27, 2006 - February 12, 2009

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

November 2, 1998 - November 1, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 22, 1993 - November 1, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 25, 1990 - October 27, 1993

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 14, 1981 - October 18, 1990

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 22, 1978 - January 6, 1982

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

February 24, 1978 - June 30, 1978

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

April 22, 1977 - February 24, 1978

REYNOLDS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 712
Past

November 17, 1976 - July 3, 1977

SHEARSON HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 7295
Past

November 8, 1974 - November 17, 1976

SHEARSON HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6774
Past

June 26, 1974 - November 8, 1974

HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6567
Past

February 2, 1973 - August 2, 1974

SHEARSON, HAMMILL & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 766
Past

August 15, 1967 - December 21, 1972

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/5/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 3/18/1985
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/12/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/1/1979
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/14/1967
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 2/19/1983
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 10/30/1978
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


FW
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | TORREYA CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | REEDLAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, AN INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION OF FWG | PACIFIC ASSET GROUP, INC. | GELLER BIOPHARM - A HEALTH CARE INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION FWG | FINANCIAL WEST INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. DBA FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | FINANCIAL WEST INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 16668 / SEC#: 801-57393, 8-34448

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 09/28/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
1330 Lander St., Reno, NV 89509
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 05/22/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PARADOX HOLDING, INC. A NEVADA CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
DOYLE, JACOB MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT6014279
HODGES, AL CLIFTONBOARD MEMBER6594701
VALENTINE, GENE CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1079871
VALENTINE, GENE CHARLESCHAIRMAN/CEO/PRESIDENT1079871

Disclosures


Regulatory Event73
Arbitration7

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Company Information


FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

CRD#: 16668

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