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Stephen R. Brinkman

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CRD#: 1331725
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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.

Stephen R Brinkman, who also goes by Stephen Robert Brinkman, Steve Brinkman, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Stephen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen Robert Brinkman | Steve Brinkman

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

June 6, 2016 - September 25, 2017

MARATHON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103767
Chicago, IL
Past

February 4, 2014 - February 1, 2016

PODESTA & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 13140
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 4, 2014 - February 1, 2016

PODESTA & CO.

BD
CRD#: 13140
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 23, 2012 - October 3, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

October 10, 2012 - March 14, 2013

ENTREX CAPITAL MARKET, LLC

BD
CRD#: 156352
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 25, 2012 - October 3, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

May 4, 2001 - April 4, 2011

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 3, 2000 - May 4, 2001

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 22, 1998 - November 16, 2000

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 7, 1994 - August 15, 1997

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 30, 1993 - April 26, 1995

HUDSON KNIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31222
Past

October 29, 1992 - April 2, 1993

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL

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: 10/22/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MC
MARATHON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
GOLDEN FORTUNES SECURITIES, INC. | MARATHON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | MARATHON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | MARATHON CAPITAL | MADISON MERCHANT PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 103767 / SEC#: , 8-52256

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


Main Address
200 W. Madison Street Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
200 W. Madison Street Suite 3700, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 989-1350
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARATHON CAPITAL, LLCSHAREHOLDER
BRANDT, RICHARD THEODORE IIMANAGER4762272
CAMPBELL, ROBERT NMNFINOP1349154
GRANT, TERENCE ROBERTMANAGER3053787
HECKMAN, CASS KIKUKOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6835511
SHANAHAN, MATTHEWMANAGER2839069

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Company Information


MARATHON CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 103767

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