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Ashley G. Chester

RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.
Vancouver, Bc, V6C 3L2
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CRD#: 5459628
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Professional summary


Ashley Griffith Chester, who also goes by Ash Chester, is a registered financial advisor currently at RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD. .

Ashley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Ashley has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 37, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Ash Chester

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
RAYMOND JAMES LTD ("RJL"), A REGISTERED INVESTMENT DEALER WITH IIROC, IS THE CANADIAN AFFILIATE AND PARENT COMPANY OF RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD. THE BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT RELATED. ASH CHESTER IS LOCATED AT SUITE 2100 - 925 WEST GEORGIA ST. VANCOUVER BC CANADA V6C 3L2 AND HAS BEEN EMPLOYED SINCE 05/02/2011. HE IS A FULL TIME EMPLOYEE AND HIS TITLE WITH RJL IS CCO (RJLU) & SENIOR MANAGER, BRANCH COMPLIANCE SUPERVISION. HE DEVOTES 150 HOURS A MONTH TO THIS BUSINESS DURING BUSINESS AND TRADING HOURS. HIS JOB DUTIES ARE: SENIOR MANAGER, BRANCH COMPLIANCE SUPERVISION.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 20, 2012 - Present

RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.

Office #1: Suite 2100 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, Bc, V6C 3L2Office #2: 2100-925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, V6C3L2
RIA
BD
CRD#: 25853
Vancouver, Bc,
Current

November 8, 2011 - Present

RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.

Office #1: Suite 2100 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, Bc, V6C 3L2Office #2: 925 West Georgia Street - 2100, Vancouver, B.c., V6C 3L2
RIA
BD
CRD#: 25853
Vancouver, Bc,
Past

February 5, 2008 - January 20, 2009

CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 7449
VANCOUVER,

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".
RJ
RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.
GOEPEL MCDERMID (USA) INC. | RAYMOND JAMES LTD (USA), INC. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD | GOEPEL, SHIELDS & PARTNERS USA, INC.

CRD#: 25853 / SEC#: 801-72137, 8-42071

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(6/20/2012)
IAR
California
(6/20/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/9/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 37
Date: 2/4/2008
Canada Module of the General Securities Registered Representative (With Options Questions)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RJ
RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.
GOEPEL MCDERMID (USA) INC. | RAYMOND JAMES LTD (USA), INC. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD | GOEPEL, SHIELDS & PARTNERS USA, INC.

CRD#: 25853 / SEC#: 801-72137, 8-42071

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
925 West Georgia Street - 2100, Vancouver, V6C3L2
Mailing Address
925 West Georgia Street - 2100, Vancouver, B.c., V6C 3L2
Phone number
(604) 659-8200
Established
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
165

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RJLU WRAP FEE BROCHURE DECEMBER 2023 (12/5/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAYMOND JAMES LTD.OWNER
AYYUB, HARRISSR. MANAGER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (ACTING)7789868
BALEZENTIS, PATRICIADIRECTOR2262711
BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPHDIRECTOR2690394
BOYLE, SEAN PATRICKDIRECTOR5517025
LIM, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6090679
MARCUS, STEVEN ROBERTDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2820004
SERBANOS, EFSTRATIOS MICHAELGENERAL COUNSEL2267667

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,811
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,544,291,655

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.

CRD#: 25853Vancouver, Bc, V6C 3L2

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