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Charles D Dodds III

Charles D. Dodds

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
El Paso, TX 79905
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CRD#: 5744997
Charles D Dodds III

Professional summary


Charles D Dodds III, who also goes by Charles Durham Dodds III, Charles Durham Dodds, Charles D Dodds III, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in El Paso, Texas.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Charles has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Charles Durham Dodds Iii | Charles Durham Dodds | Charles D Dodds Iii

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.
1.) Name: Mirau Capital Management, Inc.; Investment Related: Yes; Address: 6070 Gateway Blvd. Suite 210, El Paso, TX 79905; Nature of the Business: Insurance and Annuities; Position: Insurance Agent; Hours Per Week: 40 Hours; Start Date: 9/15/2025 2.) Name: PDN Children's Development Center; Investment Related: No; Address: El Paso, TX; Nature of the Business: Non-Profit Organization that helps children with Autism, Speech Delays, and other learning disabilities; Position: Board Member - Vice President; Hours Per Week: 0.5 Hours; Start Date: 05/2024

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 16, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6070 Gateway Blvd E Suite 210, El Paso, TX 79905
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
El Paso, TX
Current

September 16, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6070 Gateway Blvd E Suite 210, El Paso, TX 79905
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
El Paso, TX
Past

August 13, 2021 - September 16, 2025

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
El Paso, TX
Past

August 13, 2021 - September 16, 2025

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
El Paso, TX
Past

March 1, 2018 - May 14, 2021

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17868
CLOVIS, NM
Past

March 1, 2018 - May 14, 2021

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
CLOVIS, NM
Past

May 23, 2016 - March 2, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
EL PASO, TX
Past

May 23, 2016 - March 2, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
EL PASO, TX
Past

November 13, 2014 - May 10, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
EL PASO, TX
Past

November 13, 2014 - May 10, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
EL PASO, TX
Past

October 13, 2010 - November 17, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
EL PASO, TX
Past

August 3, 2010 - November 17, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
EL PASO, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles 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
New Mexico
(9/16/2025)
IAR
New Mexico
(9/16/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/16/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/24/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 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

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224El Paso, TX 79905

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