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Caitlyn V. Hughes

ACORNS SECURITIES
Irvine, CA 92617
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CRD#: 7946290
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Professional summary

Caitlyn Vaughn Hughes is a registered financial professional currently at ACORNS SECURITIES, LLC located in Irvine, California.

Caitlyn is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Caitlyn has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 25, 2026 - Present

ACORNS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617
BD
CRD#: 168172
Irvine, CA
Past

May 20, 2025 - January 20, 2026

APEX FINTECH BROKERAGE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 305818
Dallas, TX
Past

April 2, 2025 - January 20, 2026

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/2/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/16/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ACORNS SECURITIES, LLC
ACORNS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 168172 / SEC#: , 8-69294

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

Main Address
5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617
Mailing Address
5300 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92617
Phone number
(855) 739-2859
Established
Delaware since 04/09/2013
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#
ACORNS GROW INCORPORATEDMANAGING MEMBER
CHISOLM, DENISECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2743307
HARPER, DEREKCONTROLLER, FINOP6402693
SULLIVAN, BEAUCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5151289

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Company Information

ACORNS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 168172Irvine, CA 92617

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