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Cornelius F. Banta

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CRD#: 1189142
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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.

Cornelius Fitzpatrick Banta SR, who also goes by Cornelius Fitzpatrick Banta Sr, Neil Banta Sr, Neil Banta, Cornelius Fitzpatrick Banta, was a registered financial professional .

Cornelius is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Cornelius had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Cornelius Fitzpatrick Banta Sr | Neil Banta Sr | Neil Banta | Cornelius Fitzpatrick Banta

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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

October 9, 2025 - April 23, 2026

FIRST AVENUE

BD
CRD#: 145860
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 28, 2022 - May 29, 2024

TRIAGO

BD
CRD#: 143529
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 2015 - October 11, 2022

ALBRIGHT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136630
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

May 12, 2014 - March 2, 2015

NORTH SEA SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 35530
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 8, 2013 - May 1, 2014

VCA SECURITIES, LP

BD
CRD#: 130748
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

June 18, 2008 - January 2, 2013

GREENHILL & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 40290
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 9, 2007 - June 25, 2008

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 1999 - July 11, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 1993 - September 24, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY MARKET PRODUCTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 19794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 10, 1993 - September 24, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 1983 - February 12, 1993

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/1/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 9/22/1986
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FA
FIRST AVENUE
FAP USA, L.P. | FIRST AVENUE

CRD#: 145860 / SEC#: , 8-67758

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


Main Address
461 Fifth Avenue 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
461 Fifth Avenue 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(646) 582-5777
Established
Delaware since 02/14/2007
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FAP USA, L.L.C.LIMITED PARTNER
BUCKLEY, PAUL DEREKPARTNER, CEO1822709
FAP GEN PAR, L.L.C.GP
PLANT, LYDIA HYUNJUFINOP, CFO AND COO7390471
VEERABUDREN, ERVENA SANDICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6292730

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Company Information


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CRD#: 145860

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