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Paula J. Maccormack

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY
New York, NY 10155
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CRD#: 1126360
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Professional summary


Paula Jeanne Maccormack, who also goes by Paula Jeanne Stark, is a registered financial professional currently at THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC located in New York, New York.

Paula is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Paula has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paula Jeanne Stark

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 12, 2021 - Present

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
BD
CRD#: 22982
New York, NY
Past

May 29, 2012 - June 24, 2020

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 6, 2011 - November 1, 2011

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 1, 2011 - August 25, 2011

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 18, 2000 - September 8, 2010

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 17, 1990 - March 23, 2000

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 1990 - August 27, 1990

SCHNEIDER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16434
DENVER, CO
Past

October 20, 1988 - October 4, 1989

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 22, 1987 - November 7, 1988

CULVERWELL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14558
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 21, 1986 - May 22, 1987

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(10/23/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/22/2025)
RR
Kansas
(10/1/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/12/2021)
RR
New York
(10/26/2022)
RR
Ohio
(11/4/2022)
RR
Texas
(8/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/12/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


TB
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC
BENCHMARK-PELLINORE GROUP, INC. | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, INC. | PELLINORE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 22982 / SEC#: , 8-40081

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


Main Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Mailing Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Phone number
(212) 312-6700
Established
Delaware since 02/21/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STONEX GROUP INC.OWNER
HASSON, KIM-MARIECCO/AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER4021977
MESSINA, RICHARDPRESIDENT1361661
SCHIRRIPA, THOMAS NCFO/FINOP/PFO/POO2231180

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration1

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Company Information


THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 22982New York, NY 10155

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