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Michael J. Kraus

CTL SECURITIES LLC
NEW YORK, NY 10175-1799
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CRD#: 1270274
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Kraus, who also goes by Michael J Kraus, is a registered financial professional currently at CTL SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York and VAQUERO CAPITAL LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael J Kraus

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 19, 2008 - Present

CTL SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 521 Fifth Ave 17th Floor, New York, NY 10175-1799
BD
CRD#: 147369
NEW YORK, NY
Current

May 4, 2021 - Present

VAQUERO CAPITAL LLC

Office #1: 1414 Castro Street Suite D, San Francisco, CA 94114-3775
BD
CRD#: 137753
San Francisco, CA
Past

February 1, 2022 - February 22, 2022

PROVENANCE CAPITAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 315446
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

September 30, 2019 - April 2, 2021

DIGITAL CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 298311
Bethesda, MD
Past

March 25, 2013 - April 2, 2020

NEW RYE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165400
Hawthorne, NY
Past

February 27, 2013 - April 1, 2013

INX SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 162182
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 2012 - November 5, 2025

DWM FINANCE LLC

BD
CRD#: 137513
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 9, 2011 - October 11, 2012

UNITED FIRST PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 155456
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2011 - November 22, 2019

HT CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 22, 2006 - April 29, 2008

MCAP LLC

BD
CRD#: 139515
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

June 20, 1984 - August 16, 1984

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(7/2/2009)
RR
California
(11/19/2008)
RR
Colorado
(3/13/2009)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2009)
RR
Delaware
(6/18/2009)
RR
District of Columbia
(11/19/2008)
RR
Florida
(9/29/2009)
RR
Georgia
(7/9/2009)
RR
Illinois
(6/22/2009)
RR
Indiana
(7/9/2009)
RR
Kansas
(7/8/2009)
RR
Kentucky
(3/23/2009)
RR
Maryland
(12/1/2008)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/19/2008)
RR
Michigan
(5/26/2009)
RR
Minnesota
(3/10/2009)
RR
Nebraska
(6/2/2009)
RR
New Jersey
(6/15/2009)
RR
New York
(11/19/2008)
RR
Ohio
(8/18/2009)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/24/2009)
RR
Oregon
(6/5/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/19/2008)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/3/2009)
RR
Utah
(3/10/2009)
RR
Virginia
(1/22/2009)
RR
Washington
(3/10/2009)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/17/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/24/2006
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 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VC
VAQUERO CAPITAL LLC
BANDON PARTNERS, LLC | VAQUERO CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 137753 / SEC#: , 8-67111

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


Main Address
1414 Castro Street Suite D, San Francisco, CA 94114-3775
Mailing Address
1414 Castro Street Suite D, San Francisco, CA 94114-3775
Phone number
(415) 203-5546
Established
California since 09/23/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GROVE, DAVID CARLOWNER, CEO, CCO4176689
KINZER, CAROL ANNCFO AND FINOP4519471

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Company Information


VAQUERO CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 137753New York, NY 10175-1799

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