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Richard M. Sears

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CRD#: 1082388
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Professional summary


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Richard Michael Sears was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Richard had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

October 23, 2019 - December 7, 2020

LIFESCI CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 168404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 6, 2017 - June 12, 2018

SEAPORT GLOBAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 116270
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 2013 - October 4, 2017

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 2013 - June 17, 2013

CLSA AMERICAS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165533
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 25, 2012 - June 10, 2013

CREDIT AGRICOLE SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 190
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 23, 2012 - October 5, 2012

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 2008 - March 27, 2012

MACQUARIE CAPITAL (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 36368
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 30, 2006 - May 2, 2008

LEERINK PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 39011
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 2006 - August 30, 2006

ROCHDALE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6863
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 4, 2004 - March 21, 2006

GAGNON SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103727
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2001 - March 9, 2004

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 2001 - May 1, 2001

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 2000 - February 5, 2001

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1994 - February 1, 2000

HAMBRECHT & QUIST LLC

BD
CRD#: 940
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 14, 1994 - December 21, 1994

SBC WARBURG DILLON READ INC.

BD
CRD#: 1650
STAMFORD, CT
Past

February 23, 1984 - June 13, 1994

HAMBRECHT & QUIST LLC

BD
CRD#: 940
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 18, 1982 - January 17, 1984

CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10793

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/28/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/13/2004
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/26/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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LIFESCI CAPITAL
LIFESCI CAPITAL | LIFESCI CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 168404 / SEC#: , 8-69305

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


Main Address
1700 Broadway 40th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
1700 Broadway 40th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(646) 597-6987
Established
New York since 03/14/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
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#
MCDONALD, ANDREW IANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & OWNER4853168
RICE, MICHAEL YEHUDAPRESIDENT & OWNER1551556
BENDER, STEVEN CHRISTOPHERCFO/ FINOP2650187
EVERTTS, ADAM GERALDDOR - DIRECTOR OF RESERACH6240428
KARMIOL, MICHAEL BRETTHEAD OF CAPITAL MARKETS4264477
VISCO, GLENNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2407619

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Company Information


LIFESCI CAPITAL

CRD#: 168404

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