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Richard A. Casella

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 1350680
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Professional summary

Richard Andrew Casella, who also goes by Richard A Casella, Rick Casella, is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Richard has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Richard A Casella | Rick Casella

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

November 18, 2025 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

March 27, 2020 - November 7, 2025

FNEX CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 166316
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 1, 2019 - March 23, 2020

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

BD
CRD#: 154134
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 27, 2017 - July 25, 2018

STONEX FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 45993
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 16, 2015 - April 5, 2017

BULLTICK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104005
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 22, 2001 - January 7, 2015

PACIFIC CREST SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6619
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 14, 1999 - March 15, 2001

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 1997 - April 8, 1999

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 3, 1996 - December 9, 1996

SBC WARBURG, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23745
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 1995 - June 3, 1996

S.G. WARBURG & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 1483
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1991 - March 7, 1995

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 375
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 17, 1988 - March 16, 1991

ACCESS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22455
NEW CANAAN, CT
Past

September 14, 1987 - December 9, 1988

INTERVEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18235
Past

May 30, 1986 - August 28, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

June 18, 1985 - June 3, 1986

MOSELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7908

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(11/18/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/11/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/25/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/8/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/15/1985
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/20/1988
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

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

Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
LAVINSKY, DAVID KENNETHMANAGING DIRECTOR4455040
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2083402

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Company Information

GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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