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Eric D. Klein

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CRD#: 5006175
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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.

Eric David Klein, who also goes by Eric David Shirwo, was a registered financial professional .

Eric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Eric had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Eric David Shirwo

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

September 17, 2015 - February 20, 2026

MENTOR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147682
WESTLAKE VILLIAGE, CA
Past

March 3, 2015 - September 16, 2015

XNERGY FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 144436
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 2, 2009 - February 15, 2013

HUNTER WISE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104193
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 22, 2008 - December 2, 2008

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
RENO, NV
Past

January 11, 2006 - January 8, 2008

CAPITAL GROWTH RESOURCES

BD
CRD#: 7779
EL CAJON, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/4/2006
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: 1/10/2006
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MS
MENTOR SECURITIES, LLC
MENTOR SECURITIES, INC. | MENTOR SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147682 / SEC#: 801-72714, 8-67923

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

Main Address
200 N. Westlake Boulevard Suite 204, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Mailing Address
200 N. Westlake Boulevard Suite 204, Westlake Villiage, CA 91362
Phone number
(818) 991-4150
Established
California since 05/08/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
4

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE MENTOR GROUP, INC.OWNER
BLAINE, DAVISCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

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Company Information

MENTOR SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147682

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