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Brian J. Prouty

CWS INVESTMENTS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 5629758
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Professional summary

Brian Joseph Prouty is a registered financial professional currently at CWS INVESTMENTS located in Newport Beach, California.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Brian has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 99 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 1, 2020 - Present

CWS INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 14 Corporate Plaza Ste. 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23551
Newport Beach, CA
Past

September 5, 2017 - May 4, 2020

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99
Date: 9/5/2017
Operations Professional Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CI
CWS INVESTMENTS
CLAYTON, WILLIAMS & SHERWOOD INVESTMENTS | CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551 / SEC#: , 8-40494

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2013 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/13/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210 Ste. 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
14 Corporate Plaza, Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone number
(949) 640-4200
Established
California since 10/04/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
31

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SHERWOOD, STEVEN JAYPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CFO1901510
CARMELL, GARY CHARLESVICE PRESIDENT2595391
RUGGLES, MARK RYANCOO/CCO2637412

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Company Information

CWS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 23551Newport Beach, CA 92660

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