Firm profile

Gfs Advisors LLC

HOUSTON, TXCRD 143110Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since May 21, 2007SEC # 801-67899Latest ADV September 2, 2026

Gfs Advisors LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Houston, TX. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated September 2, 2026, reports $3.8B in regulatory assets under management, 11 employees, 1 office, and 654 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$3.8B
Employees
11
Offices
1 office
Total Clients
654

Associated firm names

1 name listed
  • GFS ADVISORS LLC

Leadership

2 roles identified
CCOWilliam W. Cathriner
COOJorge E. Ibarra

Advisory services offered

3 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Portfolio management for businesses
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Performance-based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

HOUSTON, Texas, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

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Texas

HOUSTONPrimary office

1 office records listed · 1 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links
Phone713-968-0400
WebsiteNot found
LinkedInNot found

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$3.8Bas of September 2, 2026
Discretionary72.2%
$2.7B
72% of total RAUM72.2%
Non-discretionary27.8%
$1.0B
28% of total RAUM27.8%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentHNWI represent 49.5% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
HNWI
49.5%
324
2
PRIVATE INVESTMENT COMPANIES
37.9%
248
3
Individuals
7.3%
48
4
Corporations
4.1%
27
5
Charitable
0.8%
5

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$3.8B
Total Accounts654
10Y AUM Change+$1.9B (+99.9%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Gfs Advisors LLC

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees11
Clients per Employee59:1
10Y Employee Change0 (0.0%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
GFS HOLDINGS, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in GFS ADVISORS LLC
75%+
NUGLOBAL ADVISORS LLCIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GFS HOLDINGS, LLC
75%+
GERARDO & MA ANGELES CHAPA REVOCABLE TRUST DTD 10/13/1999Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in NUGLOBAL ADVISORS LLC
25% to < 50%
CHAPARRAL PARTNERSHIPIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in GCRP HOLDINGS, LLC
25% to < 50%

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Gfs Advisors LLC.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-09-02 · Schedules A and B

10 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1GFS HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBERDomestic entityGFS ADVISORS LLC75% or moreCode EYesSOLE MEMBER01/2018Schedule APDF page 20
2WILLIAM WALTER CATHRINERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualGFS ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2023Schedule APDF page 20
3GERARDO ARTURO CHAPAMANAGING DIRECTORIndividualGFS ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesMANAGING DIRECTOR12/2024Schedule APDF page 20
4VICTOR MANUEL VILLARREAL GUERRAFINANCIAL ADVISOR & DIRECTORIndividualGFS ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesFINANCIAL ADVISOR & DIRECTOR12/2024Schedule APDF page 20
5JORGE EDUARDO IBARRACHIEF OPERATING OFFICERIndividualGFS ADVISORS LLCLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER03/2025Schedule APDF page 20
6NUGLOBAL ADVISORS LLCMEMBERDomestic entityGFS HOLDINGS, LLC75% or moreCode EYesMEMBER12/2024Schedule BPDF page 21
7GCRP HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBERDomestic entityGFS HOLDINGS, LLCPercentage not specifiedCode FYesMEMBER12/2024Schedule BPDF page 21
8GERARDO & MA ANGELES CHAPA REVOCABLE TRUST DTD 10/13/1999MEMBERDomestic entityNUGLOBAL ADVISORS LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER11/2024Schedule BPDF page 21
9CHAPARRAL PARTNERSHIPMEMBERDomestic entityGCRP HOLDINGS, LLC25% to less than 50%Code CYesMEMBER10/2017Schedule BPDF page 21
10GERARDO ARTURO CHAPATRUSTEEIndividualGERARDO & MA ANGELES CHAPA REVOCABLE TRUST DTD 10/13/1999Percentage not specifiedCode FYesTRUSTEE10/1999Schedule BPDF page 21

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 9/2/2026 2:36:33 PM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions5 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions2 Yes2 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?Yes
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 5 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.PDF pages 21–23
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.

Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
35699
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES,
L.L.C.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/23/2009
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20090174426
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 

7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 2GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.PDF pages 23–25
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE

CRD
Number:
35699
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES,
L.L.C.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/23/2013
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20120331246-01
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/23/2013
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 3GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.PDF pages 25–26
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
35699
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES,
L.L.C.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the

circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10/24/2014
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2012030724501
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 4LEON, EDUARDOPDF pages 27–28
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
LEON, EDUARDO
Regulator name — filed text
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 7,500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

EDUARDO LEON WAS FINED $ 7,500 AND A 4 MONTH SUSPENSION WAS IMPOSED IN WHICH HE IS NOT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH A BROKER-DEALER FIRM.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, LEON CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT HE RECOMMENDED THAT RETAIL AND NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS PURCHASE AND HOLD A VOLATILITY-LINKED EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTE WITHOUT HAVING A SUFFICIENT UNDERSTANDING OF ITS RISKS AND FEATURES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT LEON WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) BY RECOMMENDING INVESTMENTS THAT WERE NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HIS RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, LEON RECOMMENDED THAT THE CUSTOMERS PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED CORPORATE BOND THAT WAS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS, AND IN AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN CONCENTRATION LEVELS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE CUSTOMERS' INVESTMENT PROFILES.

Sanction detail — filed text

4 MONTH SUSPENSION
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2232647
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
LEON, EDUARDO
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Suspension
Other Sanctions: 

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/08/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2022074734102
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
6.
Principal Product Type:
Futures - Financial
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, LEON CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT HE RECOMMENDED
THAT RETAIL AND NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS PURCHASE AND HOLD A VOLATILITY-LINKED EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTE WITHOUT HAVING A SUFFICIENT
UNDERSTANDING OF ITS RISKS AND FEATURES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT LEON WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) BY RECOMMENDING INVESTMENTS THAT WERE NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HIS RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN
ADDITION, LEON RECOMMENDED THAT THE CUSTOMERS PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED CORPORATE BOND THAT WAS NOT IN THE
BEST INTERESTS OF THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS, AND IN AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN
CONCENTRATION LEVELS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE CUSTOMERS' INVESTMENT PROFILES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/08/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
4 MONTH SUSPENSION
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
EDUARDO LEON WAS FINED $ 7,500 AND A 4 MONTH SUSPENSION WAS IMPOSED IN WHICH HE IS NOT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH A BROKER-DEALER
FIRM.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 28–30
Regulator name — filed text
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 50,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

REGULATORS CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE FROM MAKING UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CLIENTS AND ALSO FAILED TO OVERSEE THE PROMOTION OF THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DUTY OF CARE TO THE CLIENTS. A $ 50,000 FINE WAS ASSESSED AND REGULATORS REQUIRED THAT THE FIRM UNDERTAKE TO MAKE VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TOESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 15L-1 OFTHE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) AND FINRA RULES AS THEY RELATE TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF VOLATILITY-LINKED ETPS ANDTHE RISK OF RECOMMENDING A SINGLE FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND AT CONCENTRATION LEVELS INCONSISTENT WITH THECUSTOMERS' PROFILES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT AS A RESULT OF ITS UNREASONABLE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES, THE FIRMFAILED TO DETECT THAT A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRM MADE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT VIOLATED REG BI'S CARE OBLIGATION ANDMADE UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO DETECT THAT THE SAME REGISTEREDREPRESENTATIVE MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SAME CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND, AFTER ITSCREDIT RATING DECLINED, IN AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN CONCENTRATION LEVELS IN THEIR ACCOUNTS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THEIRINVESTMENT PROFILES.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, AND REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER. FINE PAID INFULL ON MAY 19, 2025
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action

Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2232647
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
LEON, EDUARDO
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
35699
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES,
L.L.C.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/08/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2022074734101
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED
TOESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 15L-1 OFTHE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) AND FINRA RULES AS THEY RELATE TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF VOLATILITY-LINKED ETPS ANDTHE RISK
OF RECOMMENDING A SINGLE FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND AT CONCENTRATION LEVELS INCONSISTENT WITH THECUSTOMERS'
PROFILES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT AS A RESULT OF ITS UNREASONABLE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES, THE FIRMFAILED TO DETECT
THAT A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRM MADE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT VIOLATED REG BI'S CARE OBLIGATION ANDMADE UNSUITABLE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO DETECT THAT THE SAME REGISTEREDREPRESENTATIVE MADE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SAME CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND, AFTER ITSCREDIT RATING DECLINED, IN
AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN CONCENTRATION LEVELS IN THEIR ACCOUNTS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THEIRINVESTMENT PROFILES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/08/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKING
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, AND REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER. FINE PAID
INFULL ON MAY 19, 2025
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
REGULATORS CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED A
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE FROM MAKING UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CLIENTS AND ALSO FAILED TO OVERSEE THE PROMOTION OF THE
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DUTY OF CARE TO THE CLIENTS. A $ 50,000 FINE WAS ASSESSED AND REGULATORS REQUIRED THAT THE FIRM
UNDERTAKE TO MAKE VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.

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