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Michael A. Giordano

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CRD#: 1230801
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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.

Michael Anthony Giordano JR was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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None

Experience


Past

June 16, 2006 - May 1, 2007

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5155
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 29, 2000 - April 27, 1998

MORGENTHAU & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6586
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

July 30, 1996 - April 27, 1998

MORGENTHAU & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6586
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

November 17, 1993 - January 28, 1994

ROYAL PALM INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 28761
GREEN ACRES, FL
Past

June 7, 1993 - October 13, 1993

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 22, 1992 - June 8, 1993

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 21, 1991 - June 8, 1992

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 17, 1991 - June 21, 1991

MAYFAIR SECURITIES LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 23770
Past

May 2, 1991 - May 22, 1991

SCHNEIDER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16434
DENVER, CO
Past

March 5, 1990 - April 5, 1991

FINANCIAL EQUITIES RESOURCES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13810
Past

February 9, 1990 - March 5, 1990

BAILEY, MARTIN & APPEL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15833
Past

August 25, 1989 - December 20, 1989

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14280
Past

June 20, 1989 - September 9, 1989

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 25, 1988 - June 20, 1989

HUBERMAN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10133
Past

May 9, 1988 - July 17, 1989

EQUITIES INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8663
Past

December 2, 1987 - May 16, 1988

GREENTREE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7372
Past

September 28, 1987 - December 16, 1987

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10635
Past

May 21, 1987 - October 7, 1987

BRADSTREET CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14738
Past

April 8, 1986 - April 10, 1987

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691
Past

January 31, 1985 - April 9, 1986

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096
Past

May 4, 1984 - October 8, 1984

BAP MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11735

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: 8/4/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LM
LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.
I. A. RABINOWITZ & CO. | LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC. | IAR SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 5155 / SEC#: 801-63525, 8-21703

BD
Abandoned by SEC on 12/02/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Bush Street, Suite 428, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 11/17/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LEDGE END CORP.OWNER
UNSWORTH, DAVID WOODS JRCHAIRMAN, CCO, CEO & PRESIDENT1609040

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration4
Judgment/Lien4

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Company Information


LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 5155

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