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Ao Vang

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
Olympia, WA 98502
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CRD#: 6556402
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Professional summary


Ao Vang is a registered financial professional currently at M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Olympia, Washington.

Ao is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Ao has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 12, 2026 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 2405 Evergreen Park Dr. Sw Bldg A, Olympia, WA 98502
BD
CRD#: 104100
Olympia, WA
Past

June 14, 2021 - April 8, 2026

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 14, 2021 - April 8, 2026

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 23, 2020 - June 3, 2021

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
OAKDALE, MN
Past

April 22, 2020 - June 1, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
OAKDALE, MN
Past

February 6, 2017 - March 24, 2020

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
LANCASTER, PA
Past

December 6, 2016 - March 24, 2020

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
LANCASTER, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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.

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RR
Washington
(5/12/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/6/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MS
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100 / SEC#: , 8-52558

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(480) 563-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/11/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARK HOWELLS TRUST, DATED 6/25/1997, MARK HOWELLS TRUSTEEOWNER
SANTAMARIA, KATRINA PATRICIACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3248779
CRITES, MARCY ANNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)6346298
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR726921
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENTRUSTEE FOR MARK HOWELLS TRUST DATED 6/25/1997726921
JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2843281
KREIZENBECK, TARA LYNNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER7141895

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Company Information


M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100Olympia, WA 98502

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