Claire M. Braun

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CRD#: 5151498

Professional summary

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Claire Maryse Braun, who also goes by Claire Braun-eckhardt, Claire Maryse Eckhardt, was a registered financial professional .

Claire is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. Claire had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 62 exams.

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Aliases

Claire Braun-Eckhardt | Claire Maryse Eckhardt

Other business activities

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WORLDWIDE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC DBA A4 INSURANCE SOLUTOINS; INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS; Matthews, NC; INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT SINCE 01/2024; 1PERMONTH ALL DURING MARKET HOURS; SELL OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. BRECKMountain LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS; MATTHEWS, NC; RENTAL PROPERTY; MANAGING MEMBER SINCE 03/2022; 4 HRS./MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING; MANAGE BOOKINGS AND MAINTANENCE OF PROPERTY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

January 11, 2024 - August 16, 2024

A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 152397

HUNTERSVILLE, NC

Past

August 6, 2018 - January 10, 2024

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 141726

MATTHEWS, NC

Past

January 6, 2014 - December 31, 2023

GOLDENGUARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 169378

MATTHEWS, NC

Past

February 19, 2008 - November 4, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

FT. WORTH, TX

Past

February 19, 2008 - November 4, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

FT. WORTH, TX

Past

August 21, 2007 - February 13, 2008

WORTH FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13478

KELLER, TX

Past

September 25, 2006 - February 13, 2008

WORTH FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

CRD#: 13478

DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | A4 WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 152397 / SEC#: 801-125825

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2022 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2022 Terminated)

South Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2022 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/19/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/16/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/11/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/13/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 9/22/2006

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Current Firm

A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | A4 WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 152397 / SEC#: 801-125825

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2022 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2022 Terminated)

South Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2022 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

16140 Northcross Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078

Mailing Address

Phone number

(704) 509-1141

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 SEC (8/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,279
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 190,017,896

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Claire M. Braun

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

GRADIENT INVESTMENTS, LLC

GOLDENGUARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

WORTH FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

WORTH FINANCIAL GROUP INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/19/2013

Series 66

Date: 8/16/2007

Series 63

Date: 12/11/2006

Series 7

Date: 2/13/2007

Series 62

Date: 9/22/2006

Current Firm

A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

A4 WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

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