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Ismael M. Santos

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CRD#: 824953
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Professional summary


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Ismael Muniz Santos, who also goes by Is Santos, Ismael M Santos, was a registered financial professional .

Ismael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1976. Ismael had worked at 16 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Is Santos | Ismael M Santos

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 4, 2013 - December 24, 2018

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

March 10, 2009 - September 2, 2011

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16944
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 17, 2006 - July 19, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 30, 1999 - April 21, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 8, 1995 - September 20, 1999

IAC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14081
TINLEY PARK, IL
Past

January 1, 1993 - March 14, 1995

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 14, 1991 - June 16, 1992

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 1989 - August 29, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 28, 1989 - August 29, 1990

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 1987 - March 17, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

November 27, 1985 - April 30, 1986

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
Past

March 1, 1985 - July 31, 1985

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
Past

April 23, 1982 - March 1, 1985

CAL-WESTERN SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 130
Past

April 2, 1980 - April 19, 1982

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
Past

July 20, 1976 - April 24, 1980

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
Past

July 20, 1976 - April 24, 1980

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/12/1976
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


QC
QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.
QUEST CAPITAL | QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC. | QUEST CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 16783 / SEC#: 801-77927, 8-34532

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/22/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Laguna Hills, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 03/18/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TSAI, CAROLYNECEO, CCO, OFFICE MANAGER2272768
TSAI, CAROLYNECFO, FIN OP2272768

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration6

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Company Information


QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 16783

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