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Howard D. Sterling

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CRD#: 1380940
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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.

Howard David Sterling was a registered financial professional .

Howard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Howard had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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 - March 22, 2017

KATALYST SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 112494
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 2014 - June 16, 2014

WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39914
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 9, 2012 - March 19, 2013

MOODY CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 15989
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 12, 2009 - February 12, 2010

HUDSON SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 10467
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 2007 - April 1, 2008

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2006 - April 2, 2007

CARTER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 136350
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 29, 2005 - September 11, 2006

RODMAN & RENSHAW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16415
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 2004 - June 24, 2005

LAIDLAW & COMPANY (UK) LTD.

BD
CRD#: 119037
LONDON,
Past

October 12, 1995 - August 23, 2004

SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.

BD
CRD#: 26816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 1995 - September 20, 1995

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

January 30, 1992 - October 18, 1994

OSCAR GRUSS & SON INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 2091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 7, 1990 - February 21, 1992

MEYERS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7183
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

May 1, 1989 - June 12, 1990

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 19, 1987 - April 12, 1989

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 1985 - February 3, 1987

ROONEY, PACE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6218

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 6/25/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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KATALYST SECURITIES LLC
KATALYST SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 112494 / SEC#: , 8-53260

BD
Postponed Effective by SEC on 11/08/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 02/23/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SECURITIES OPERATIONS SPECIALISTS INC.SHAREHOLDER
KEMPISTY, PHILIP CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1279668

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

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Company Information


KATALYST SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 112494

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