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Paul H. Wascher

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CRD#: 1324173
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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.

Paul Heinz Robert Wascher, who also goes by Paul H R Wascher, was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Paul had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 14, Series 4, Series 27, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paul H R Wascher

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

April 8, 2019 - October 4, 2024

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 8, 2013 - February 15, 2018

VIRTU ALTERNET SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47867
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 2013 - February 15, 2018

VIRTU ITG LLC

BD
CRD#: 29299
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 18, 2011 - March 15, 2019

MATRIX EXECUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38455
Chicago, IL
Past

August 18, 2010 - July 12, 2011

TRADINGBLOCK

BD
CRD#: 128605
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 14, 2006 - August 20, 2010

TERRA NOVA FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37761
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 10, 2000 - July 10, 2006

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 25, 1999 - March 17, 2000

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 25, 1998 - June 4, 1999

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 22, 1996 - July 7, 1998

HOWE BARNES HOEFER & ARNETT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2240
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 24, 1987 - March 6, 1995

CONCORD SERVICES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 8085
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/10/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/21/2011
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681

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