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Charles R. Huffington

BOUSTEAD SECURITIES
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 844086
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Professional summary


Charles Russ Huffington is a registered financial professional currently at BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC located in Irvine, California and SUTTER SECURITIES INCORPORATED located in Irvine, California.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Charles has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 5, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 24, 2021 - Present

BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6 Venture Suite 395, Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 141391
Irvine, CA
Current

May 25, 2021 - Present

SUTTER SECURITIES INCORPORATED

Office #1: 6 Venture, Suite 395 Suite 395, Irvine, CA 92618
BD
CRD#: 30770
Irvine, CA
Past

September 19, 2011 - May 21, 2021

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 5, 2008 - April 12, 2012

CHOICE INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17665
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 20, 2001 - May 20, 2008

EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28759
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 7, 1996 - July 20, 2001

CENTENNIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38988
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 3, 1995 - May 14, 1996

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

January 9, 1995 - January 20, 1995

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 10, 1994 - August 29, 1995

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 23737
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

August 2, 1993 - November 24, 1993

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 21, 1993 - August 2, 1993

CAPITOL SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8094
Past

October 6, 1989 - December 24, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 24, 1989 - October 25, 1989

ROTAN MOSLE INC.

BD
CRD#: 727
Past

September 29, 1986 - July 24, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

April 9, 1979 - October 20, 1986

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
Past

October 10, 1977 - November 16, 1983

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

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
California
(5/25/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/4/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/19/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/6/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/1/1977
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/18/1994
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SUTTER SECURITIES INCORPORATED
S & D SECURITIES, INC. | SUTTER SECURITIES, INC. | SUTTER SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 30770 / SEC#: , 8-45158

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


Main Address
6 Venture, Suite 395 Suite 395, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
6 Venture, Suite 395 Suite 395, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone number
(415) 352-6300
Established
California since 07/22/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SUTTER SECURITIES GROUP INC (FORMERLY FINTECH GLOBAL MARKETS)SHAREHOLDER
BULL, ROBERT LEE IVFINOP1521134
CHOMATIL, NEHRU SUBRAMANIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2342004
MALEY, ROBERT ANDREWEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2442794
MATTHEWS, GILBERT ELLIOTTSR. MANAGING DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN
SMITH, LINCOLN JOSEPH JRPRESIDENT, CEO2501422

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Bond1

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Company Information


SUTTER SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 30770Irvine, CA 92618

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