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Kenneth J. Disbrow

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CRD#: 1294717
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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.

Kenneth James Disbrow, who also goes by Ken Disbrow, was a registered financial professional .

Kenneth is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Kenneth had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ken Disbrow

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

September 9, 2003 - December 31, 2010

GRODSKY ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29148
WEST ORANGE, NJ
Past

June 24, 2003 - September 12, 2003

BENCHMARK SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103760
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

December 5, 2000 - June 15, 2001

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

March 8, 1999 - November 30, 2000

DRESKIN, GILLMAN & GRANET, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19805
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

October 4, 1991 - February 22, 1999

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 16, 1990 - October 18, 1991

JJC SECURITIES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3144
Past

January 2, 1990 - January 27, 1990

HANIFEN, IMHOFF SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10620
Past

August 11, 1988 - January 2, 1990

MOORE & SCHLEY, CAMERON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6917
Past

August 21, 1984 - June 16, 1988

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659

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: 2/6/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GA
GRODSKY ASSOCIATES, INC.
GRODSKY ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 29148 / SEC#: , 8-44131

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


Main Address
29 Longview St., West Orange, NJ 07052
Mailing Address
29 Longview St 2, West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone number
(973) 243-0300
Established
New Jersey since 08/13/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRODSKY, SHELDONPRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CFO, ROP, SROP, CROP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, FINOP870498

Disclosures


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Company Information


GRODSKY ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 29148

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