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Charles C. Castro

SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP
Syosset, NY 11791-9006
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CRD#: 5556780
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Professional summary

Charles Christopher Castro is a registered financial advisor currently at SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP located in Syosset, New York and DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC. located in White Plains, New York.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Charles has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 22, 2025 - Present

SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP

Office #1: 477 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791-9006
RIA
CRD#: 110023
Syosset, NY
Current

August 1, 2008 - Present

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 599 West Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607
BD
CRD#: 5397
White Plains, NY

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".
SO
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP
SOA PREMIER ASSETS | SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP

CRD#: 110023 / SEC#: 801-54782

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/1997 Approved)

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
Arizona
(6/13/2019)
RR
California
(10/26/2009)
RR
Colorado
(7/10/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(8/14/2008)
RR
Delaware
(11/8/2018)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/25/2014)
RR
Florida
(9/15/2011)
RR
Georgia
(11/19/2014)
RR
Illinois
(3/11/2016)
RR
Kansas
(10/30/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(8/6/2018)
RR
Maryland
(9/9/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/26/2016)
RR
Minnesota
(7/10/2025)
RR
Missouri
(5/31/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(8/19/2009)
RR
New York
(8/14/2008)
IAR
New York
(12/22/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2013)
RR
Ohio
(3/16/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/24/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(11/21/2011)
RR
Tennessee
(11/30/2022)
RR
Texas
(8/25/2022)
RR
Vermont
(8/28/2017)
RR
Virginia
(1/26/2016)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/5/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/13/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/31/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 2/20/2009
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/5/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SO
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP
SOA PREMIER ASSETS | SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP

CRD#: 110023 / SEC#: 801-54782

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/1997 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
477 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791-9006
Mailing Address
Phone number
(516) 921-4200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
35

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOA PREMIER ASSETS WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (1/23/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts21
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 540,005,248

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Company Information

SPIRIT OF AMERICA MANAGEMENT CORP

CRD#: 110023Syosset, NY 11791-9006

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