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Wallace M. Giakas

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CRD#: 1068278
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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.

Wallace Martin Giakas, who also goes by Wally Giakas, was a registered financial professional .

Wallace is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Wallace had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Wally Giakas

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

September 20, 2018 - May 29, 2019

SW FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 145012
MELVILLE, NY
Past

May 4, 2010 - September 29, 2016

BUCKMAN, BUCKMAN & REID, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23407
little silver, NJ
Past

July 12, 1995 - April 10, 1996

TOLUCA PACIFIC SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13875
BURBANK, CA
Past

April 24, 1995 - July 20, 1995

J.W. CABOTT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 26968
Past

March 7, 1994 - May 31, 1994

DAMON, ANDREWS & COMPANY LTD.

BD
CRD#: 7770
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1990 - August 9, 1991

PRINCETON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14597
Past

April 21, 1989 - May 11, 1990

MLB INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 18280
Past

August 25, 1988 - April 11, 1989

MONMOUTH INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14047
Past

October 30, 1987 - August 20, 1988

J. T. MORAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15655
Past

October 5, 1987 - October 29, 1987

DOMESTIC ARBITRAGE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8144
Past

November 7, 1986 - November 4, 1987

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
Past

February 28, 1986 - November 25, 1986

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

November 4, 1983 - March 19, 1986

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659
Past

August 16, 1983 - December 19, 1983

GREENTREE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7372
Past

September 27, 1982 - July 22, 1983

PATTEN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8210

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/24/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SF
SW FINANCIAL
SALOMON WHITNEY FINANCIAL | SW FINANCIAL | SALOMON WHITNEY LLC

CRD#: 145012 / SEC#: , 8-67688

BD
Postponed Effective by SEC on 05/16/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 06/11/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ANGIA HOLDINGS, LLC75.1% OWNER

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7
Arbitration7

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Company Information


SW FINANCIAL

CRD#: 145012

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