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Lee M. Epstein

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CRD#: 1268215
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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 Maurice Epstein, who also goes by Lee M Epstein, was a registered financial professional .

Lee is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Lee had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Lee M Epstein

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 2, 2015 - April 4, 2016

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 14, 2014 - December 31, 2014

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 16906
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 23, 2013 - December 31, 2013

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 16906
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 23, 2013 - February 11, 2014

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16906
SANTA ROSA, CA
Past

November 26, 2013 - April 4, 2016

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

June 28, 2011 - December 13, 2013

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 16906
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 27, 2011 - December 13, 2013

GBS FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16906
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 20, 1995 - July 8, 2011

MONEY MARKET 1 INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT DEALER

BD
CRD#: 39153
SAUSALITO, CA
Past

July 31, 1993 - March 5, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 29, 1984 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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: 7/5/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 9/4/1986
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 7/17/1986
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WI
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES | WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262 / SEC#: 801-68953, 8-48572

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/11/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
70 South Lake Avenue Suite 700, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 793-7717
Established
Colorado since 04/14/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
407

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WIS FORM ADV 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CONCEPT BROKERAGE HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING COMPANY
MORRISSEY, WILLIAM PAULPRESIDENT1575389
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNFINOP3197368

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,904
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,512,564,746

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Civil Event1
Arbitration5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/05/2024
Cover Page
06/28/2024

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Company Information


WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262

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