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Charles M. Bauer
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 5319710
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Professional summary
Charles Michael Bauer, who also goes by Charles Michael Bauer, Chaz Bauer, is a registered financial professional currently at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Charles has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 79 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Charles Michael Bauer | Chaz Bauer
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 1, 2024 - Present
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
BD
CRD#: 628
Chicago, IL
Past
November 4, 2022 - April 1, 2024
H2C SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 7169
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 16, 2011 - January 30, 2014
HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17708
CHICAGO, IL
Past
May 1, 2007 - December 9, 2008
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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.Visual representation of state registrations
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Alabama(2/6/2025)
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Alaska(2/6/2025)
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Arizona(2/6/2025)
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Arkansas(2/6/2025)
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California(2/6/2025)
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Colorado(2/6/2025)
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Connecticut(2/6/2025)
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Delaware(2/6/2025)
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District of Columbia(2/6/2025)
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Florida(2/6/2025)
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Georgia(2/6/2025)
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Hawaii(2/6/2025)
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Idaho(2/6/2025)
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Illinois(4/1/2024)
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Indiana(2/6/2025)
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Iowa(2/6/2025)
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Kansas(2/6/2025)
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Kentucky(2/6/2025)
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Louisiana(2/6/2025)
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Maine(2/6/2025)
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Maryland(2/6/2025)
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Massachusetts(2/6/2025)
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Michigan(2/6/2025)
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Minnesota(2/6/2025)
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Mississippi(2/6/2025)
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Missouri(2/6/2025)
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Montana(2/6/2025)
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Nebraska(2/6/2025)
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Nevada(2/6/2025)
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New Hampshire(2/6/2025)
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New Jersey(2/6/2025)
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New Mexico(2/6/2025)
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New York(2/6/2025)
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North Carolina(2/6/2025)
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North Dakota(2/6/2025)
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Ohio(2/6/2025)
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Oklahoma(2/6/2025)
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Oregon(2/6/2025)
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Pennsylvania(10/23/2024)
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Puerto Rico(2/6/2025)
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Rhode Island(2/6/2025)
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South Carolina(2/6/2025)
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South Dakota(2/6/2025)
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Tennessee(2/6/2025)
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Texas(2/6/2025)
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Utah(2/6/2025)
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Vermont(2/6/2025)
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Virginia(2/6/2025)
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Washington(2/6/2025)
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West Virginia(2/6/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(2/6/2025)
RR
Wyoming(2/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 11/4/2022
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES | THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD/THE OHIO COMPANY | FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 628 / SEC#: 801-63623, 8-2428
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
34 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Mailing Address
38 Fountain Square Plaza Md 1090am, Cincinnati, OH 45263
Phone number
(888) 889-1025
Established
Ohio since 05/01/1925
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,349
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | OWNER | |
| CORSARIE, ROBERT ALBERT | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RETAIL BROKERAGE | 2213136 |
| JACOBS, JARRETT ANDREW | DIRECTOR, BD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3190249 |
| JOHNSON MOBLEY, SHANNON | DIRECTOR, REGIONAL INVESTMENT MANAGER | 2583704 |
| KELLY, GINGER MICHELLE | DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - RETAIL | 2357692 |
| LUDWICK, JAMES PAUL | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS | 4286771 |
| LYONS, TIMOTHY | DIRECTOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR-TRADING | 2544688 |
| MARCUS, ROBERT FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS | 2512810 |
| OVERMANN, JUSTIN MICHAEL | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4419793 |
| STRATMOEN, CHRISTOPHER SCOTT | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5873893 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 43,067 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 9,127,646,064 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 38 |
| Arbitration | 19 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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