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Richard L. D'arminio

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Staten Island, NY 10307
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CRD#: 1011587
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Professional summary

Richard Louis D'arminio, who also goes by Richard D'arminio, Richard Louis Darminio, Rick Darminio, is a registered financial professional currently at CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Staten Island, New York.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Richard has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

Richard D'arminio | Richard Louis Darminio | Rick Darminio

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 28, 2023 - Present

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
BD
CRD#: 47770
Staten Island, NY
Past

September 9, 2022 - October 5, 2023

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
BEIELLE, NJ
Past

September 18, 2017 - September 8, 2022

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Brielle, NJ
Past

February 24, 2016 - September 1, 2017

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
ORADELL, NJ
Past

March 19, 2003 - February 1, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
RAMSEY, NJ
Past

February 14, 2000 - December 31, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 2, 1998 - December 31, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 23, 1997 - September 3, 1998

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

February 7, 1994 - January 23, 1995

FIRST COLONIAL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 25121
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 12, 1992 - October 13, 1993

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

April 14, 1992 - August 10, 1992

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

April 26, 1990 - April 15, 1992

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 18, 1985 - December 19, 1989

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

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.

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RR
Florida
(9/28/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(9/28/2023)
RR
New York
(9/28/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/16/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/15/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CF
CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES
CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES | DBA CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHELSEA MORGAN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47770 / SEC#: , 8-51916

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

Main Address
242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Mailing Address
242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Phone number
(718) 967-8400
Established
New York since 05/05/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PISAPIA, JOHN THOMASPRESIDENT2336216
SEBOLD, STEPHEN RAPHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2453748

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Company Information

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 47770Staten Island, NY 10307

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