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Ivan R. Gefen

NFSG
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
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CRD#: 1229418
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Professional summary


Ivan Richard Gefen is a registered financial advisor currently at NFSG CORPORATION located in Boca Raton, Florida and NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Boca Raton, Florida.

Ivan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Ivan has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 2 and Series 52 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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) JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE SENIOR CARE LLC: SOUTH PALM BEACH JEWISH FEDERATION CAMPUS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SUBSIDARY OF THE SOUTH PALM BEACH JFS, 100% OWNED BY THE AGENCY, BOARD MEMBER, 4/2021, REVIEW FINANCIALS ND ADVISE SENIOR STAFF, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, TIME SPENT OF THIS ACTIVITY DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IS 0%. 2) JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AT HOME LLC: SOUTH PALM BEACH JEWISH FEDERATION CAMPUS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SUBSIDARY OF THE SOUTH PALM BEACH JFS, 100% OWNED BY THE AGENCY, BOARD MEMBER, 4/2021, REVIEW FINANCIALS ND ADVISE SENIOR STAFF, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, TIME SPENT OF THIS ACTIVITY DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IS 0%. 3) JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AT HOME INC.: SOUTH PALM BEACH JEWISH FEDERATION CAMPUS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, SUBSIDARY OF THE SOUTH PALM BEACH JFS, 100% OWNED BY THE AGENCY, BOARD MEMBER, 4/2021, REVIEW FINANCIALS ND ADVISE SENIOR STAFF, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, TIME SPENT OF THIS ACTIVITY DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IS 0%. 4) DST (DEFERRED SALES TRUST) JAN 2017/AFFILIATE, ESTATE PLANNING TEAM REPRESENT AND MARKET FOR DEFERRED SALES TRUST. EXPLANING THE STRATEGY AS POTENTIALLY SUITABLE FOR CERTAIN CLIENTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. 5) GEFEN ASSET MANAGEMENT (DBA): BOCA RATON,FLORIDA, 6/2017, INSURANCE, FIXED INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED. 6) FIXED INSURANCE SALES: INSURANCE AGENT/SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS, INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 22, 2016 - Present

NFSG CORPORATION

Office #1: 2500 North Military Trail, Suite 450, Boca Raton, FL 33431
RIA
CRD#: 130814
BOCA RATON, FL
Current

April 7, 2016 - Present

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 2500 North Military Trail, Ste 450, Boca Raton, FL 33431
BD
CRD#: 104065
Boca Raton, FL
Past

February 19, 2013 - March 23, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 25, 2013 - March 23, 2016

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

February 16, 2012 - January 25, 2013

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 26, 2010 - January 28, 2013

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 1, 2002 - December 19, 2012

VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

BD
CRD#: 44962
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 13, 2000 - January 1, 2002

FIRST COLONIAL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 25121
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 8, 1987 - February 24, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 1984 - August 29, 1987

FMSBONDS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7793

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".
NC
NFSG CORPORATION
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | NFSG CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 130814 / SEC#: 801-68448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(1/19/2017)
RR
California
(4/26/2016)
RR
Colorado
(8/5/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(4/27/2016)
RR
Florida
(4/8/2016)
IAR
Florida
(4/22/2016)
RR
Georgia
(4/28/2016)
RR
Illinois
(6/29/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(5/12/2016)
RR
New York
(5/12/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/27/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/19/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 6/15/1984
Non-Member General Securities Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


NC
NFSG CORPORATION
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | NFSG CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 130814 / SEC#: 801-68448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE (4/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,587
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 813,494,847

Red Flags


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Company Information


NFSG CORPORATION

CRD#: 130814Boca Raton, FL 33431

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