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Margaret M. Virkmaa

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CRD#: 1299592
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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.

Margaret Murray Virkmaa, who also goes by Margaret Murray, Peggy Murray, was a registered financial professional .

Margaret is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Margaret had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Margaret Murray | Peggy Murray

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

February 4, 2010 - December 19, 2017

GAGNON SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103727
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 2004 - February 1, 2010

MORGAN JOSEPH TRIARTISAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 10948
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 2000 - January 15, 2004

ING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21644
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 1984 - February 8, 2000

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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GAGNON SECURITIES, LLC
GAGNON SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 103727 / SEC#: 801-64836, 8-52218

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2005 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/5/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GS
GAGNON SECURITIES, LLC
GAGNON SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 103727 / SEC#: 801-64836, 8-52218

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2005 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1370 Avenue Of The Americas 26th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
1370 Avenue Of The Americas 26th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 554-5000
Established
Delaware since 10/21/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GS FORM ADV PART 2 8.13.25 (8/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GAGNON, NEIL JOSEPHMANAGER/CEO
DREW, MAUREEN ONEILLMEMBER
GAGNON, BRIAN JOSEPHMEMBER
TAYLOR, WILLIS GITTMEMBER4321965
BEINSTEIN, HENRY CARLMEMBER4584546
CAPPELLO, JAMES MATTHEWMEMBER4124259
D'ALESSANDRO, MARIANNECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5019195
D'ALESSANDRO, MARIANNEMEMBER5019195
FERRANTE, LISA CATHERINEMEMBER3135415
FERRANTE, LISA CATHERINECROP/ROP3135415
FERRANTE, LISA CATHERINECHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER3135415
FERRANTE, LISA CATHERINECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3135415
GAROFALO, ADRIENNE MICHELLEMEMBER2383265
JAMPOLE, MATTHEW HOWARDMEMBER3272478
JILLA, SARAH GMEMBER6239295
LEE, DWIGHT EISENHOWERMEMBER
ROBERTS, CYNTHIA ANDREAMEMBER2818779
ROBOHM, JONATHAN WILLIAMSMEMBER2933186
TRANCHIDA, ALISON ANNEOPERATIONS MANAGER4345426
TRANCHIDA, ALISON O'BRIENMEMBER4345426

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,203
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 545,317,238

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Company Information


GAGNON SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 103727

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