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Charles A. Martin

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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CRD#: 6705873
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Professional summary

Charles Anthony Martin, who also goes by Charles Martin, Charlie Martin, is a registered financial professional currently at ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Charles has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Charles Martin | Charlie Martin

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 2, 2022 - Present

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 1800 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
BD
CRD#: 119546
Los Angeles, CA
Past

October 11, 2016 - March 1, 2022

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alaska
(9/14/2022)
RR
California
(3/2/2022)
RR
Colorado
(3/2/2022)
RR
Idaho
(3/2/2022)
RR
Oregon
(3/2/2022)
RR
Washington
(3/2/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/22/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/11/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AW
ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | REAL ESTATE INCOME SECURITIES, LLC | DIVIDEND CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC | BLACK CREEK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 119546 / SEC#: , 8-65199

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

Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
1200 17th Street Suite #2900, Denver, CO 80202
Phone number
(303) 869-4600
Established
Colorado since 12/21/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DOUBLE DIAMOND LLCSOLE MEMBER
ADAMSON, CHRISTINA CARSONDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO5372006
GALLIGAN, CASEY DDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL / CO-CEO4022954
MAGNER, BRIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3069172
MARRONE, MICHAEL THOMASFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4859949

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Company Information

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 119546Los Angeles, CA 90067

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