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Scott M. Lask

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CRD#: 1197268
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Professional summary


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Scott Mitchell Lask was a registered financial professional .

Scott is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Scott had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
(1) SCOTT LASK WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, 9 COLONY DR, MONROE, NY, 10950, INVESTMENT RELATED, 100% OWNER, 60 HRS PER WEEK DEVOTED TI THIS, ALL DURING BUSINESS HOURS. PRESIDENT, ESTABLISHED 01/2004. THIS IS A DBA FOR BUSINESS DONE THROUH WEDBUSH SECURITIES. I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE WORK FOR MY CLIENTS. (2) BRICK TOWER PRESS; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS,NY; CORPORATION; AUTHOR; START: 05/2023; APPROX: 8 HOURS MONTHLY, 8-10 HOURS PER MONTH DURING BUSINESS HOURS; DUTIES: AUTHOR, BOOK PUBLISHING

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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

July 3, 2007 - September 5, 2025

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 877
MONROE, NY
Past

June 29, 2007 - September 5, 2025

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
MONROE, NY
Past

June 6, 2006 - July 3, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 14667
MONROE, NY
Past

May 30, 2006 - July 3, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
MONROE, NY
Past

January 9, 2004 - May 31, 2006

GREENWICH GLOBAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37304
WILTON, CT
Past

January 5, 2004 - May 31, 2006

SOUND FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 126276
NORWALK, CT
Past

October 1, 1999 - January 5, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

October 1, 1999 - January 5, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 15, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 30, 1994 - October 19, 1998

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 16, 1994 - September 12, 1994

D. BLECH & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 26063
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 1992 - February 2, 1994

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 1990 - May 22, 1992

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 1989 - September 7, 1990

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 5, 1988 - February 25, 1989

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

September 4, 1985 - January 27, 1988

GMS GROUP

BD
CRD#: 8000
Past

September 4, 1985 - April 14, 1988

MOORE & SCHLEY, CAMERON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6917
Past

May 3, 1985 - September 9, 1985

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

October 16, 1984 - April 10, 1985

BEVILL, BRESLER & SCHULMAN INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6971
Past

October 19, 1983 - October 11, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW

CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/5/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/23/1983
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/12/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW

CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse Attn: Compliance, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone number
(213) 688-8000
Established
California since 07/08/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
897

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. FORM ADV PART 2A (10/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOWNER
BILLINGS, DANIEL ERICEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR4568232
BLAND, GEOFFREY CONORDIRECTOR7358773
DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2428325
DRUCH, ANDREW WALTEREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR1688071
FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1878661
FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELLEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2933930
HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNEEXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR1475369
MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2401952
PARRODE, RODRIGO NMNEVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4905345
PASET, ROBERT EDWARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1055902
PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5314250
WEDBUSH, GARY LANCEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2234455

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,048
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,684,848,455

Disclosures


Regulatory Event147
Civil Event3
Arbitration60
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
04/26/2024
12/21/2022

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Company Information


WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 877

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