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Howard A. Rosencrans

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CRD#: 1292443
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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.

Howard Aaron Rosencrans was a registered financial professional .

Howard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Howard had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87, Series 7, Series 16, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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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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None

Experience


Past

April 2, 2012 - October 12, 2012

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
MELVILLE, NY
Past

February 15, 2010 - April 20, 2010

MULTITRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47485
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2006 - February 8, 2008

CAPITAL GROWTH FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41040
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 1989 - May 7, 2003

HD BROUS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 22062
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

October 1, 1985 - July 9, 1988

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
Past

July 26, 1984 - October 1, 1985

JII SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 406

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: 1/18/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 11/20/1989
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
EHRENKRANTZ KING NUSSBAUM, INC. | EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 113525 / SEC#: , 8-53346

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 11/20/2013
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 01/16/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARGATE CAPITAL, INCPARENT COMPANY
BORGNER, RICHARD REISSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1104666
GIUGLIANO, THOMAS MICHAELDIRECTOR2804591
OTTIMO, ANTHONY SRCHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR2974369

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Arbitration10
Judgment/Lien1

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Company Information


EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 113525

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