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Craig G. Nilsen

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CRD#: 1010336
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Craig Gordon Nilsen was a registered financial professional .

Craig is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Craig had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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None

Experience


Past

May 27, 2003 - July 8, 2003

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 15, 2001 - February 15, 2002

DISCOVERY CAPITAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 29355
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

July 12, 2000 - August 14, 2000

PREFERRED SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35704
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 17, 1999 - February 23, 2000

GKN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19415
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 4, 1997 - February 10, 1998

BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25023
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

September 29, 1994 - August 7, 1997

GKN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19415
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 25, 1994 - October 27, 1994

D. BLECH & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 26063
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1993 - April 14, 1994

D. H. BLAIR & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6833
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 22, 1992 - May 7, 1993

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

September 3, 1992 - October 15, 1992

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 26, 1991 - September 14, 1992

D. H. BLAIR & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6833
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 10, 1990 - July 16, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1989 - August 3, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 1986 - March 15, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

February 23, 1984 - June 27, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7555
Past

January 31, 1984 - December 11, 1986

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

September 30, 1983 - February 7, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

March 24, 1982 - July 7, 1983

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/21/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NS
NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION
LUDWIG INVESTMENTS, INC. | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 104065 / SEC#: , 8-52538

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


Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Virginia since 12/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC.OWNER
BUDDIE, GIOVINA ANNFINOP/COO/ TREASURER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1997691
CASOLARO, THOMAS JOSEPHCO-CEO & CHAIRMAN1812805
CHAMPION, CHAD DANASENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING AND EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS3038162
ROBLES, VICTOR MANUELFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4490918
SLAVIK, RICHARD WAYNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2122910
SPITLER, ROBERT PENDELTONCO-CEO/FINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4050312

Disclosures


Regulatory Event33
Arbitration4

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Company Information


NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 104065

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