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George Deveras Yao

George D. Yao

MULTI-BANK SECURITIES | Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
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CRD#: 1076753
George Deveras Yao

Professional summary

George Deveras Yao, who also goes by George D Yao, George Yao, is a registered financial professional currently at MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC. located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

George is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. George has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases

George D Yao | George Yao

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Education

Finance, General

1977 - 1981

1974 - 1977

Experience

Current

November 5, 2024 - Present

MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2400 E. Commercial Blvd Ste. 1200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
BD
CRD#: 22098
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

December 10, 2021 - December 26, 2023

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
AVENTURA, FL
Past

December 3, 2021 - June 30, 2023

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
Aventura, FL
Past

November 30, 2021 - December 26, 2023

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
AVENTURA, FL
Past

October 16, 2018 - December 17, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

October 19, 2010 - December 17, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

March 15, 2007 - October 20, 2010

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

November 16, 2000 - March 15, 2007

MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22098
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

February 9, 2000 - December 5, 2000

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 24, 1996 - January 31, 2000

SUNCOAST CAPITAL GROUP, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 31214
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

May 8, 1995 - July 2, 1996

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1992 - May 2, 1995

MERIDIAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16468
Past

December 8, 1982 - April 14, 1992

FAIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8323
MIAMI, FL

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(11/5/2024)
RR
Arizona
(2/25/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/5/2024)
RR
Georgia
(6/4/2025)
RR
Illinois
(7/14/2025)
RR
New York
(4/1/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(3/10/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/5/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/15/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/25/1991
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 7
Date: 1/21/1989
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/7/1982
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/29/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MS
MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC.
MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 22098 / SEC#: , 8-39547

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

Main Address
1000 Town Center #2300, Southfield, MI 48075
Mailing Address
1000 Town Center #2300, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone number
(248) 291-1100
Established
Michigan since 08/17/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MULTI-BANK SERVICES, LTD.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
DREWS, MICHAEL WAYNEVICE CHAIRMAN1664216
ELSNER, MERLIN AUBERONCCO5593423
KARSNER, MICHAEL STEPHENCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER5751851
MACCAGNONE, DAVID THOMASCEO, CHAIRMAN811479
MACCAGNONE, JEFFERY THOMASPRESIDENT/SECRETARY2077369

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Company Information

MULTI-BANK SECURITIES, INC.

Senior Vice President–Wealth ManagementCRD#: 22098Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

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