STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE

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License information taken from records of the Department of Real Estate on 6/8/2026 8:13:38 PM
License Type:
BROKER

Name:
Brau, Albert John

Mailing Address:
PO BOX 242
SOLVANG, CA 93464

License ID:
01781415

Expiration Date:
10/28/29

License Status:
LICENSED

MLO License Endorsement: 

NMLS ID: 245109 (Click here to check the status of the MLO License Endorsement )

Company
MLO License Endorsement:


393198 (Click here to check the status of the MLO License Endorsement.)

Salesperson License Issued:
11/16/06

Broker License Issued:
10/29/09

Former Name(s):
NO FORMER NAMES

Main Office:
1644 LAUREL AVE
SOLVANG, CA 93463

DBA
Christianson Financial Services
ACTIVE AS OF 11/08/2013

West Coast Financial Group
ACTIVE FROM 01/11/2010 TO 08/06/2017

West Coast Property Management
ACTIVE AS OF 10/29/2009

Branches:
NO CURRENT BRANCHES

Affiliated Licensed Corporation(s):
NO CURRENT AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS

Broker Associates:
01279228 - Hemming, David Martin
                  License Expiration Date: 08/02/2028

Broker Associate for:
License ID: 01279228
Hemming, David Martin
1846 COTTONWOOD ST
SOLVANG, CA 93463

Salespersons:
01988331 - Lee, Dana Lin
                  License Expiration Date: 09/29/2028

01245033 - Lucca, Ricky Anthony
                  License Expiration Date: 09/19/2026

00834075 - Pimienta, Rafael Octavio
                  License Expiration Date: 04/25/2028

Comment:
NO DISCIPLINARY ACTION

NO OTHER PUBLIC COMMENTS

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