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Gunther E. Hofmann

CORPORATE FINANCE SECURITIES
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
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CRD#: 5026404
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Professional summary

Gunther Erich Hofmann is a registered financial professional currently at CORPORATE FINANCE SECURITIES, INC. located in Aliso Viejo, California.

Gunther is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Gunther has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 2, 2020 - Present

CORPORATE FINANCE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 120 Vantis Drive Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
BD
CRD#: 143453
ALISO VIEJO, CA
Past

September 8, 2005 - February 22, 2008

EPLANNING SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46000
ROSEVILLE, CA

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
California
(11/9/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/9/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/7/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 11/2/2020
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/5/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/6/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CF
CORPORATE FINANCE SECURITIES, INC.
CORPORATE FINANCE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 143453 / SEC#: , 8-67566

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

Main Address
120 Vantis Drive Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
120 Vantis Drive Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone number
(949) 305-6710
Established
Delaware since 10/03/2006
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ACADEMY ASSOCIATES LLCSHAREHOLDER
CENTAURUS PARTNERS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CORPORATE FINANCE ASSOCIATES MINNESOTA, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CORPORATE FINANCE ASSOCIATES NEW ENGLAND, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CORPORATE FINANCE ASSOCIATES, INC. A TEXAS CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
CORPORATE FINANCE ASSOCIATES, LLCSHAREHOLDER
HEYDENRYCH FAMILY TRUSTSHAREHOLDER
POWELL, PATRICK SCOTTSHAREHOLDER5778669
AARKENSTONE QUEST, LLCSHAREHOLDER
HEYDENRYCH, HELENA JOANNAPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, TRUSTEE5305105
HEYDENRYCH, PETER MICHAELPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER,FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL, TRUSTEE5304971
SINYARD, DAVID BLAIRCCO, AMLCO5122340
ST. GERMAIN, ROBERT PAULCEO, CHAIRMAN5384187

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Company Information

CORPORATE FINANCE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 143453Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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