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Charles Drayer

NEAR NORTH FINANCIAL
Wheaton, IL
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CRD#: 7499393
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Professional summary


Charles Drayer, who also goes by Charlie Drayer, is a registered financial advisor currently at NEAR NORTH FINANCIAL located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Charles has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Charlie Drayer

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.
Name of the other business-Guillaume and Freckman Investment related-Yes Address-24 S Bothwell St, Palatine, IL 60067 Nature of the other business-wealth management firm Position/title-Financial Planning Analyst Start date-09-01-2023 Hours/week during trading hours-20-30 Duties-clerical work

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 31, 2023 - Present

NEAR NORTH FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 328123
Wheaton, IL
Past

March 7, 2023 - April 27, 2023

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

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
Illinois
(10/31/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin
(3/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/17/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 3/7/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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NEAR NORTH FINANCIAL
NEAR NORTH FINANCIAL | NEAR NORTH FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 328123 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2023 Approved)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Hudson, WI
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 414-6436
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


NEAR NORTH FINANCIAL

CRD#: 328123Wheaton, IL

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