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Bernard J. Bailey

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CRD#: 1269793
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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.

Bernard Joseph Bailey was a registered financial professional .

Bernard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Bernard had worked at 9 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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Experience


Past

May 14, 2010 - February 22, 2013

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 316
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 2009 - May 5, 2010

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 19, 1996 - June 9, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1996 - July 2, 1996

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 11, 1991 - December 31, 1995

LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 2528
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 1989 - March 21, 1991

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 10, 1989 - March 6, 1991

MARINE MIDLAND CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 22336
Past

January 5, 1987 - January 9, 1989

REINOSO & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 17301
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 1986 - January 14, 1987

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829

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: 11/14/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC
FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY | FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 316 / SEC#: , 8-1523

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Terminated by SEC on 11/08/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIRST SOUTHWEST HOLDINGS, L.L.C.SHAREHOLDER
COMMONS, DAVID ALANCEO, CCO, CFO4614412
EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAELDIRECTOR4326551
LEVENTHAL, LAURADIRECTOR1175259

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration5

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Company Information


FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 316

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