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Charles Zodda

ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801
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CRD#: 5733657
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Professional summary


Charles Zodda is a registered financial advisor currently at ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Charles has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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(1) INSURANCE SALES: Mr. Zodda is a licensed insurance agent/producer. Business is conducted at 144 Gould St, Ste 210, Needham MA 02494, United States. Start date: 04/2011. Prior to 06/01/2022: Investment Related. All types of insurance products have been sold inclusive of those that require securities registration. Effective 06/01/2022: Investment related. Sales of Insurance Products that do not require securities licensing only. Number of hours: Less than an hour per month. (2) THE FINANCIAL EXCHANGE: Mr. Zodda is a Radio Host. As such, Mr. Zodda is co-hosting the radio program "The Financial Exchange". Activity is conducted at 144 Gould St, Ste 210, Needham MA 02494, United States. Investment related: As a co-host of the financial show, Mr. Zodda expresses his views and provides contemporaneous comments related to the general market, economic developments as well as certain educational information. Start date: 08/2015. Mr. Zodda dedicates 2 hours a day to this activity. (3) TV ANALAYST: Mr. Zodda is a commentator providing investment and economic information to local television news stations on an as-needed basis. Investment related. As a TV commentator, Mr. Zodda expresses his views and provides contemporaneous comments related to the general market, economic developments. Start date: 04/2011. Mr. Zodda dedicates 8 hours a week to this activity. (4) STUBHUB - OCCASIONAL TICKET SELLER: Mr. Zodda is an owner of a set of season tickets for Boston Burins games. From time to time, when unable to attend, Mr. Zodda lists game tickets on StubHub. Not Investment Related. Location: N/A. Start date: 10/2018; Dedicated hours: N/A (5) FESSENDEN SCHOOL ALUMNI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Mr. Zodda is a volunteer. Activity is conducted at 250 Waltham St., West Newton, MA 02465. As a volunteer, Mr. Zodda participates in meetings and activities related to reunions and school alumni networking events. Not investment related. Start Date: 10/2017. No dedicated hours.

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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

May 3, 2022 - Present

ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.

Office #1: One New Hampshire Ave Ste 125, Portsmouth, NH 03801Office #2: 144 Gould Street Suite 210, Needham, MA 02494
RIA
CRD#: 318662
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

February 9, 2011 - June 1, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

January 28, 2010 - June 1, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
NEEDHAM, MA

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".
AA
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. | ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 318662 / SEC#: 801-123659

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(5/3/2022)
IAR
New Hampshire
(5/31/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/22/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AA
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. | ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP LLC

CRD#: 318662 / SEC#: 801-123659

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
144 Gould Street Suite 210, Needham, MA 02494
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 433-0001
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AAG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (10/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,841
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,437,702,524

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/16/2024
Cover Page
05/30/2024
03/03/2023

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Company Information


ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.

CRD#: 318662Portsmouth, NH 03801

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