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John J. Collura

R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES
Avenel, NJ 07001
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CRD#: 1164131
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Professional summary


John Joseph Collura is a registered financial professional currently at R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Avenel, New Jersey.

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

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None

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 1, 2017 - Present

R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 1030 St. Georges Ave. Suite 304, Avenel, NJ 07001
BD
CRD#: 16605
Avenel, NJ
Past

August 1, 2001 - September 6, 2017

BUTLER MUNI, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7389
HOBOKEN, NJ
Past

May 10, 2000 - March 26, 2001

EBONDUSA.COM, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47918
GREENWICH, CT
Past

June 5, 1997 - March 9, 2000

BUTLER MUNI, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7389
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

June 27, 1996 - November 5, 1996

HARTFIELD, TITUS & DONNELLY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7117
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 1, 1993 - June 6, 1996

CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 19660
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 1993 - June 6, 1996

MINT BROKERS

BD
CRD#: 13681
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 1986 - February 5, 1993

R. W. ELLWOOD & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7021
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/12/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RS
R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC
R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. | R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 16605 / SEC#: , 8-34240

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


Main Address
111 Town Square Place Ste 1500, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Mailing Address
111 Town Square Place Ste 1500, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Phone number
(201) 716-5150
Established
New Jersey since 05/12/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
April
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TOWN SQUARE HOLDING, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
FERRERI, CHRISTOPHER CHARLESPRESIDENT1677406
GEORGE, MICHAEL THEODOREFINOP1265239
PURPORA, RONALD ANTHONYDIRECTOR1665726
RASMUSSEN, DENIEN LYNNCOO, CCO1008607
SMITH, EDWARD JOHNOWNER4161601

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Company Information


R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 16605Avenel, NJ 07001

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