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Josephine D. Lafauci

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CRD#: 1265427
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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.

Josephine Dominique Lafauci, who also goes by Realmuto, Realmuto-lafauci, was a registered financial professional .

Josephine is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Josephine had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24, Series 8 and Series 14 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Realmuto | Realmuto-Lafauci

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

May 3, 2021 - November 17, 2022

CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126042
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 29, 2011 - June 4, 2014

G.DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155071
RYE, NY
Past

November 23, 2004 - December 31, 2019

G.RESEARCH, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7353
RYE, NY
Past

September 11, 1995 - November 10, 2004

SOUNDVIEW TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15425
OLD GREENWICH, CT
Past

June 20, 1994 - April 27, 1995

ITG EXECUTION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5247
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 26, 1989 - October 14, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 1987 - December 10, 1988

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

May 22, 1984 - July 22, 1987

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

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: 8/29/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/6/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/9/1990
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 11/29/1989
Compliance Officer Examination

Current Firm


CS
CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC
CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 126042 / SEC#: , 8-65845

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
600 Superior Ave. E, Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44114
Mailing Address
600 Superior Ave. E, Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone number
(216) 472-6660
Established
Ohio since 09/09/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CANDLEWOOD HOLDINGS LLCLLC OWNER
DIJOHN, ANTHONY JOHNFINOP6370306
HOFFMAN, MATTHEW THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1144872
LATKOVIC, STEPHEN JOSEPHCEO5554842
POLLACK, GLENN CRAIGMANAGING MEMBER / DIRECTOR3155575

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Company Information


CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 126042

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