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John P. Karekos

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CRD#: 1093420
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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.

John Paul Karekos was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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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

January 3, 1991 - June 13, 1992

PRIVATE INVESTORS CARTEL, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 17690
Past

November 13, 1987 - January 2, 1991

RICHFIELD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16109
Past

May 27, 1987 - October 26, 1987

FIRST DEVONSHIRE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16977
Past

April 15, 1987 - December 10, 1988

GREAT LAKES EQUITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 16175
Past

September 7, 1984 - March 9, 1987

MICHAEL C. TALLEY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8679
Past

August 31, 1984 - September 10, 1984

KOBRIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10204
Past

March 2, 1983 - September 17, 1984

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621

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: 12/4/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PI
PRIVATE INVESTORS CARTEL, LTD.
PRIVATE INVESTORS CARTEL, LTD.

CRD#: 17690 / SEC#: , 8-35746

BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/05/1993
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Colorado since 03/27/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

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Company Information


PRIVATE INVESTORS CARTEL, LTD.

CRD#: 17690

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