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Paul A. Merolla

BESTEX RESEARCH SECURITIES
Stamford, CT 06901
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CRD#: 1099818
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Professional summary

Paul Anthony Merolla Sr., who also goes by Paul Anthony Merolla, is a registered financial professional currently at BESTEX RESEARCH SECURITIES, LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Paul has worked at 1 firm .

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Paul Anthony Merolla

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Experience

Current

September 19, 2022 - Present

BESTEX RESEARCH SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 2 Landmark Square Suite 214, Stamford, CT 06901
BD
CRD#: 309569
Stamford, CT

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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BESTEX RESEARCH SECURITIES, LLC
BESTEX RESEARCH SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 309569 / SEC#: , 8-70584

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

Main Address
2 Landmark Square Suite 214, Stamford, CT 06901
Mailing Address
2 Landmark Square Suite 214, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone number
(203) 989-9218
Established
Delaware since 04/23/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)

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Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BESTEX RESEARCH GROUP, LLCDIRECT OWNER
DERIAN, BEATRICECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP6368396
MEROLLA, PAUL ANTHONY SR.CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1099818
MITTAL, HITESHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4540871
SARAIYA, NIGAM HARISHCHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER5498898

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Company Information

BESTEX RESEARCH SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 309569Stamford, CT 06901

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