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Christopher J. Daugaard

ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
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CRD#: 6301526
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Professional summary


Christopher James Daugaard is a registered financial professional currently at ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Christopher has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 39 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 7, 2014 - Present

ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 101 S. Reid Street, Suite 209, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
BD
CRD#: 148904
Sioux Falls, SD

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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

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Arizona
(3/2/2022)
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Arkansas
(10/3/2023)
RR
California
(1/18/2017)
RR
Colorado
(1/3/2022)
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District of Columbia
(1/25/2019)
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Florida
(1/12/2017)
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Idaho
(1/3/2022)
RR
Illinois
(1/11/2016)
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Iowa
(1/5/2015)
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Louisiana
(5/24/2021)
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Maryland
(1/3/2022)
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Michigan
(1/3/2022)
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Minnesota
(1/5/2015)
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Montana
(8/16/2021)
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Nebraska
(8/5/2020)
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New Mexico
(4/18/2022)
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North Carolina
(1/3/2022)
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South Dakota
(3/7/2014)
RR
Texas
(7/15/2024)
RR
Virginia
(10/3/2018)
RR
Washington
(5/31/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/21/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC
ERNST CAPITAL GROUP I, INC. | ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 148904 / SEC#: , 8-68083

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
101 S. Reid Street, Suite 209, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Mailing Address
101 S. Reid Street, Suite 209, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone number
(605) 271-7172
Established
South Dakota since 01/01/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ERNST CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
DAUGAARD, CHRISTOPHER JAMESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND MEMBER6301526
GATES, NICHOLAS ALANFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER6187910

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Company Information


ERNST CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 148904Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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