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Bruce B. Katz

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CRD#: 1234370
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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.

Bruce Benjamin Katz was a registered financial advisor .

Bruce is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1984. Bruce had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 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

October 7, 2009 - September 19, 2011

GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 126593
MELVILLE, NY
Past

July 17, 2009 - September 19, 2011

GILFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8076
MELVILLE, NY
Past

April 11, 2007 - August 6, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
MELVILLE, NY
Past

February 16, 2007 - August 6, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
MELVILLE, NY
Past

March 13, 2001 - February 20, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

March 13, 2001 - February 20, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

February 12, 1997 - January 31, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 1992 - February 10, 1997

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 13, 1990 - August 25, 1992

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1987 - August 16, 1990

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 2, 1984 - March 7, 1987

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/3/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.
GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 126593 / SEC#: 801-68766

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Contact information


Main Address
750 Third Ave 9 Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV (3/31/2015)

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Company Information


GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 126593

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