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Lee A. West

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CRD#: 1268006
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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.

Lee Aron West, who also goes by Lee Aaron West, was a registered financial professional .

Lee is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Lee had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Lee Aaron West

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

January 16, 2013 - January 25, 2018

DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 164984
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 8, 2005 - August 22, 2011

DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 120515
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

February 6, 2004 - August 3, 2011

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 19, 2003 - December 31, 2004

DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 120515
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

June 4, 2002 - December 31, 2002

DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 120515
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

February 11, 2002 - August 3, 2011

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 18, 2000 - February 11, 2002

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 22, 1996 - May 18, 2000

DRAKE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 1992 - January 6, 1995

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 1984 - April 15, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/11/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC | DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT CORP

CRD#: 164984 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
1653 7th Street, Box 440, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3323
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Company Information


DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 164984

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