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Richard Messina
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY
Ketchum, ID 83340
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CRD#: 1361661
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Professional summary
Richard Messina is a registered financial professional currently at THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC located in Ketchum, Idaho and STONEX FINANCIAL INC. located in New York, New York.
Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 5, Series 7, Series 27, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 24, 1989 - Present
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 335 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID 83340Office #2: 150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155Office #3: 150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155BD
CRD#: 22982
Ketchum, ID
Current
March 11, 2026 - Present
STONEX FINANCIAL INC.
Office #1: 150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155BD
CRD#: 45993
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 9, 1990 - February 14, 1991
D. WECKSTEIN & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 20338
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 16, 1988 - September 19, 1989
SUMMIT CAPITAL GROUP,LTD.
BD
CRD#: 14097
Past
October 22, 1987 - February 2, 1988
CMT FINANCIAL GROUP
BD
CRD#: 15481
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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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
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Alabama(4/13/2026)
RR
Alaska(4/13/2026)
RR
Arizona(4/8/2026)
RR
Arkansas(7/6/2017)
RR
California(2/23/1996)
RR
Colorado(4/8/2026)
RR
Connecticut(4/28/2021)
RR
Delaware(4/8/2026)
RR
Florida(10/27/2017)
RR
Georgia(3/13/2026)
RR
Idaho(3/12/2026)
RR
Illinois(4/9/2026)
RR
Indiana(4/8/2026)
RR
Iowa(4/8/2026)
RR
Kansas(10/4/2021)
RR
Kentucky(4/8/2026)
RR
Louisiana(4/7/2026)
RR
Maine(4/8/2026)
RR
Maryland(4/8/2026)
RR
Michigan(3/16/2026)
RR
Minnesota(4/8/2026)
RR
Mississippi(4/10/2026)
RR
Missouri(3/12/2026)
RR
Nebraska(11/19/2020)
RR
Nevada(7/12/2022)
RR
New Hampshire(1/10/2018)
RR
New Jersey(7/22/1996)
RR
New Mexico(4/8/2026)
RR
New York(7/28/1992)
RR
North Carolina(3/16/2026)
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Ohio(4/28/2021)
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Oklahoma(3/18/2026)
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Oregon(4/8/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/17/2026)
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Puerto Rico(1/21/2021)
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Rhode Island(4/8/2026)
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South Carolina(4/15/2026)
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South Dakota(1/13/2016)
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Tennessee(4/8/2026)
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Texas(3/14/2016)
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Utah(3/12/2026)
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Vermont(3/11/2020)
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Virginia(3/12/2026)
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Washington(4/7/2026)
RR
West Virginia(4/9/2026)
RR
Wisconsin(3/18/2026)
RR
Wyoming(4/9/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/26/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/11/1989
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
SF
STONEX FINANCIAL INC.
INTERNATIONAL TRADER ASSOCIATION, INC. | STONEX FINANCIAL INC. | STONEX | INTLTRADER.COM, INC. | INTL TRADING, INC. | INTL FCSTONE SECURITIES INC. | INTL FCSTONE FINANCIAL INC.
CRD#: 45993 / SEC#: , 8-51269
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
329 Park Avenue North Suite 350, Winter Park, FL 32789
Mailing Address
329 Park Avenue North Suite 350, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone number
(407) 741-5300
Established
Florida since 05/29/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| STONEX GROUP INC. | OWNER | |
| BOLTE, DAVID ALBERT | SECRETARY | 2711410 |
| DAVISON, STUART ANDREW | DIRECTOR; CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 7824576 |
| DICIOLLO, ANTHONY JOSEPH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/CEO SECURITIES | 4976402 |
| DUNAWAY, WILLIAM JOHN | DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6505923 |
| LYON, CHARLES MARTIN | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 4000852 |
| MAURER, MARK L | DIRECTOR, CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 4234406 |
| PORZIO, JOSEPH JOHN | FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1319702 |
| SMITH, PHILIP ANDREW | DIRECTOR | 4999097 |
| SZEKELY, GIGI KLARA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BD DIVISION | 2530826 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 76 |
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