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Michael F. Franzese

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CRD#: 1321824
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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.

Michael Frank Franzese, who also goes by Michael Francis Franzese, Michael Frank Franzese Sr, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Francis Franzese | Michael Frank Franzese Sr

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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Experience


Past

May 21, 2014 - May 2, 2017

COVA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 109761
Glen Head, NY
Past

November 7, 2007 - June 13, 2012

COVA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 109761
SYOSSET, NY
Past

August 2, 2007 - October 11, 2007

DOYLE, MILES & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 115740
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 6, 2000 - November 14, 2006

LACONIA CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104027
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 1998 - September 25, 2000

HORNBLOWER & WEEKS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4683
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 24, 1997 - September 22, 1998

DUPONT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42305
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 27, 1992 - June 22, 1993

BERKELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8397
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1988 - October 21, 1991

CHAPDELAINE & CO. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19729

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: 7/11/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CC
COVA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
ALERE FINANCIAL | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | GREGORY O'CONNOR AND ASSOCIATES, LLC | COVA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC | BANNOCKBURN PARTNERS, LLC | APEX MILLENNIUM GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 109761 / SEC#: , 8-53105

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


Main Address
6851 Jericho Tpke Suite 205, Syosset, NY 11791
Mailing Address
6851 Jericho Tpke Suite 205, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone number
(917) 398-3033
Established
New York since 06/15/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVCO CAPITAL CORP.OWNER
GIBSTEIN, EDWARD TAYLORCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ("CEO"), HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING1197295
STOUBER, RANDYFINOP1104531
WALKER, PATRICK THOMASCCO2107798

Disclosures


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Company Information


COVA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 109761

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