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Robert W. Szostak

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CRD#: 1215485
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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.

Robert William Szostak, who also goes by Bert Szostak, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Robert had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bert Szostak

Other business activities


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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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Experience


Past

August 11, 2011 - March 31, 2014

GFI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 28, 2009 - July 22, 2011

TP ICAP GLOBAL MARKETS AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 2762
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 26, 2008 - May 13, 2009

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

March 8, 2006 - October 2, 2007

SRT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 33725
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 23, 2005 - February 28, 2006

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 25, 2004 - May 27, 2005

PREBON FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 29551
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 11, 1999 - December 18, 2003

INTER-DEALER BROKERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 45502
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 1993 - January 20, 2004

GFI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1984 - October 7, 1987

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

December 21, 1983 - September 24, 1984

BLACKSTOCK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8469

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: 8/15/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/4/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GFI SECURITIES LLC
12TH STREET CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | SUNRISE BROKERS, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | SUNRISE A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES | LATIUM, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | GFI SECURITIES LLC | GFI GROUP, INC. | G.F.I. GROUP, INC. | FENICS-PM, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | CAVENTOR CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC. | AUREL PARTNERS A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 19982 / SEC#: , 8-43548

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


Main Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10041
Mailing Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10041
Phone number
(212) 968-2032
Established
New York since 07/09/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GFINET INC.SOLE MEMBER
ABULARRAGE, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3265633
ANZALONE, THOMAS JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1161513
HAUF, JASON WILLIAMSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4163331
LEWIS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL2684821
LYNCH, MARTINCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5612726
SULFARO, MICHAEL CARLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2483562

Disclosures


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Company Information


GFI SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 19982

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