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Ralph V. Cerbone

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CRD#: 1019561
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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.

Ralph Vincent Cerbone, who also goes by Ralph V Cerbone, Ralph VIncent Cerbone Jr, Ralph Cerbone, was a registered financial professional .

Ralph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Ralph had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 56, Series 25 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ralph V Cerbone | Ralph Vincent Cerbone Jr | Ralph Cerbone

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

June 27, 2014 - September 25, 2014

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 13, 2011 - July 5, 2011

T3 TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154431
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 2009 - March 25, 2010

DRU STOCK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33104
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 2008 - January 30, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
Past

October 30, 2008 - January 30, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BRIDGEWATER, NJ
Past

September 3, 1993 - May 2, 1996

FIRST OPTIONS OF CHICAGO, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13822
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 28, 1990 - June 30, 1993

FAGENSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1781
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 23, 1989 - July 23, 1990

TRIAD SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 11363
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 1985 - December 22, 1986

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 25, 1981 - January 28, 1985

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/17/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 7/8/2014
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 25
Date: 5/28/2009
NYSE Trading Assistant Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC
WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 148117 / SEC#: , 8-67986

BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/06/2015
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 07/09/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WTS PTG HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
CLARK, CHESTER EDMONDCEO2486219
DISCENZA, PETER VINCENT JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4386342
JONES, WILLIAM RUSSELLOPERATIONS MANAGER2948251
LI, XIAOYANFINOP4465893

Disclosures


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Company Information


WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 148117

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