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Walter A. Bakum

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CRD#: 11018
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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.

Walter Anthony Bakum, who also goes by Tony Bakum, was a registered financial professional .

Walter is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. Walter had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, PC, Series 1, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tony Bakum

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

March 16, 2011 - August 8, 2012

GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 16871
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 2008 - December 19, 2008

GLEN EAGLE WEALTH, LLC

BD
CRD#: 124504
KINGSTON, NJ
Past

September 9, 2004 - December 13, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

August 26, 2004 - December 13, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NORTHFIELD, NJ
Past

June 9, 2004 - August 30, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
BRIGANTINE, NJ
Past

April 3, 2002 - August 30, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 2000 - November 15, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 1998 - May 12, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 31, 1997 - March 25, 1998

MONTROSE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD.

BD
CRD#: 40799
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 20, 1997 - May 8, 1997

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past

January 4, 1996 - March 5, 1997

AMERICORP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30405
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - January 4, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 1988 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 28, 1977 - May 14, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

July 12, 1977 - January 7, 1978

B-R SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 1270
Past

March 19, 1975 - July 30, 1977

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659
Past

August 3, 1973 - February 7, 1975

MAYHILL AGENCY

BD
CRD#: 1000002
Past

February 14, 1973 - April 13, 1975

MAYFLOWER SECURITIES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 562

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/24/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 4/4/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/5/1973
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/30/1985
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


GA
GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP
EQUITIES TRADING CORP. | GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP | EQUITIES TRADING CORPORATION

CRD#: 16871 / SEC#: , 8-34661

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/08/2015
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 06/17/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GLOBAL ARENA HOLDING INC.OWNER
PMC CAPITAL LLCOWNER
BRUNO, VINCENT MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1845833
DESIDERIO, BARBARA LUCILLEFINOP2080713
DESIDERIO, BARBARA LUCILLENONE2080713

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1
Financial1

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Company Information


GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP

CRD#: 16871

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