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Charles E. Gum

FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
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CRD#: 8228615
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Charles Elic GumFOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY

Professional summary

Charles Elic Gum is a registered financial professional currently at FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2026. Charles has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 79TO and SIE exams.

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Experience

Current

August 6, 2026 - Present

FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 2400 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233
BD
CRD#: 269926
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 8/6/2026
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/11/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FM
FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC
FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 269926 / SEC#: , 8-69638

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

Main Address
2400 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233
Mailing Address
2400 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone number
(205) 949-2043
Established
Alabama since 10/30/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FOUNDERS ADVISORS, LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOUNDERS INVESTMENT BANKING LLC)OWNER
ALVAREZ, ENRIQUEFINOP4622342
CATES, ERIC OBIE IVCCO6394899
HIRSCH, KENNETH ALANBOARD MEMBER2588742
IRBY, RUSSELL LEE IIIBOARD MEMBER
LEGG, JAMES WESLEYPRESIDENT & CEO6358296
TARENCE, ZANE PBOARD MEMBER5861607

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FOUNDERS M&A ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 269926Birmingham, AL 35233

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