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Richard S. Birnbaum

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CRD#: 1294891
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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.

Richard Seth Birnbaum, who also goes by Richard Seth Birnbaum, Richard Birnbaum, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Richard had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 31, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard Seth Birnbaum | Richard Birnbaum

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

March 13, 2025 - August 1, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

March 13, 2025 - August 1, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 13, 2025 - August 1, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 13, 2025 - August 1, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 13, 2025 - August 1, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 15, 2024 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
River Edge, NJ
Past

August 15, 2024 - August 1, 2025

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

August 15, 2024 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

September 23, 2022 - June 24, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

September 23, 2022 - June 24, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

March 24, 2014 - September 19, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

March 24, 2014 - September 19, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

December 7, 2012 - December 2, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

December 7, 2012 - December 2, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

October 14, 2010 - March 8, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
RANDOLPH, NJ
Past

October 14, 2010 - March 8, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
RANDOLPH, NJ
Past

January 5, 2009 - October 16, 2009

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

April 24, 2008 - October 16, 2009

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
SCARSDALE, NY
Past

April 25, 2006 - April 8, 2008

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

February 12, 2004 - April 8, 2008

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

January 2, 2004 - April 8, 2008

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

November 25, 2003 - December 19, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 2003 - May 12, 2003

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

February 7, 2003 - March 3, 2003

RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33848
MONTEBELLO, NY
Past

April 11, 1996 - May 13, 2002

PERSHING ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 36671
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 11, 1986 - April 2, 1996

FLEET BROKERAGE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7313
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 13, 1985 - August 12, 1986

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

August 21, 1984 - November 16, 1984

CHESLEY AND DUNN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8362

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/2/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/17/2021
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/13/1998
Limited Representative-Equity Trader 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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