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Peter J. Dawson

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CRD#: 1055355
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Professional summary


Peter Jeffrey Dawson was barred by both the FINRA and the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Peter is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Prior to being barred, Peter had worked at 7 firms, which includes OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, 21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION, CAREY JAMISON & COMPANY, HIBBARD BROWN & CO. INC., USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP., WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES INC..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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Other business activities


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Experience


Past

October 27, 2004 - October 21, 2005

OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104255
WOODBURY, NY
Past

September 22, 1999 - October 19, 2004

21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42750
EAST MEADOW, NY
Past

July 19, 1989 - September 20, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 2, 1988 - November 25, 1988

CAREY JAMISON & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14129
Past

August 31, 1987 - October 31, 1988

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

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CRD#: 18246
Past

December 12, 1985 - September 30, 1987

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

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CRD#: 7962
Past

September 21, 1982 - February 10, 1984

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

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CRD#: 10410

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/31/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


OF
OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
GRANITE SECURITIES LLC | OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | GRANITE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 104255 / SEC#: , 8-52756

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Cancelled by SEC on 08/12/2014
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 11/19/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OBSIDIAN CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
KRIM, ALAN MITCHELLCFO/FINOP2785337
LENZA, TOBIAS ANTHONYINVESTMENT BANKER2279825
TELFER, JOHN DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1099745

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration9

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Company Information


OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 104255

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