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Makeda Searsonahad

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CRD#: 1147012
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Makeda Searsonahad, who also goes by Darlene Searson, Makeda Darlene Searson, Makeda Searson, was a registered financial professional .

Makeda is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Makeda had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Darlene Searson | Makeda Darlene Searson | Makeda Searson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

December 4, 1995 - July 31, 2009

PENN PLAZA BROKERAGE, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 22366
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 1992 - August 2, 1995

BUCKHEAD FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18398
Past

August 16, 1990 - September 20, 1991

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 23, 1990 - June 29, 1990

OXFORD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19568
Past

April 22, 1988 - February 5, 1990

OXFORD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19568
Past

December 22, 1983 - January 1, 1988

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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: 1/9/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PENN PLAZA BROKERAGE, LTD.
PENN PLAZA BROKERAGE, LTD.

CRD#: 22366 / SEC#: , 8-39687

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Terminated by SEC on 11/22/2009
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 01/16/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DANGELO, LEONARD THOMASVP60569
KANE, JACKPRESIDENT1297085
KANE, JACK NMNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297085
KANE, JACK NMNANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING-CO1297085

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Company Information


PENN PLAZA BROKERAGE, LTD.

CRD#: 22366

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