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Michael F. Paparella

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CRD#: 1096596
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Professional summary

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Michael Francis Paparella was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 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.

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None

Experience

Past

September 27, 2016 - November 12, 2024

SIGNET SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154198
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 5, 2014 - November 4, 2014

EIGHT PINES SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 153794
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

September 28, 2009 - March 22, 2013

CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126042
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 7, 2004 - September 10, 2009

P & M CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 129624
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 20, 1988 - September 29, 1992

PENN CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10640
Past

July 15, 1987 - May 27, 1988

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Past

June 2, 1987 - July 6, 1987

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
Past

September 15, 1986 - February 18, 1987

FIRST OHIO SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15903
Past

December 12, 1985 - March 3, 1986

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
Past

September 23, 1983 - December 2, 1985

XTENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7854

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: 8/13/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/6/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/29/2007
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

SS
SIGNET SECURITIES, LLC
ADVOCA SECURITIES, LLC | SIGNET SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 154198 / SEC#: , 8-68615

BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/12/2025
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Contact information

Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Ohio since 07/08/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SIGNET FINANCE GROUP, LLCSHAREHOLDER/MEMBER
FUMI, DAVID DARRINCEO, MANAGING DIRECTOR, MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, SHAREHOLDER1665922
BRINKERHOFF, NICOLE SYLVESTERCCO5742266
RIP, OLGAFINOP5440553

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Company Information

SIGNET SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 154198

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