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Michael Stephan Dudas

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES
STAMFORD, CT
·CRD# 1383376·38 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Stephan Dudas, who also goes by Michael S Dudas, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Other Aliases

Michael S Dudas

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Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 334696
BD
2 Landmark Square Suite 207, Stamford, CT 06901
January 27, 2026 - Present
CRT CAPITAL GROUP LLC·CRD# 28830
BD
New York, NY
April 20, 2015 - June 30, 2016
STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.·CRD# 791
BD
New York, NY
September 6, 2011 - April 20, 2015
JEFFERIES LLC·CRD# 2347
BD
New York, NY
June 17, 2008 - August 1, 2011
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
New York, NY
July 8, 1998 - June 11, 2008
UBS SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 7654
BD
New York, NY
May 21, 1996 - May 8, 1998
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
January 26, 1988 - December 21, 1989

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Current Firm

VR
VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

VERTICAL RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC | VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 334696 / SEC#: 8-71336
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

2 Landmark Square Suite 207, Stamford, CT 06901

Mailing Address

2 Landmark Square Suite 207, Stamford, CT 06901

Phone Number

(203) 276-5671

Established

Connecticut since 02/10/2025

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SPRAGUE, JEFFREY TODDPRESIDENT1655155
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANFINOP2503352
SULPIZIO, DAVID VINCENTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2273755

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Connecticut
(4/10/2026)
RR
New York
(4/24/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2025About the Series 63 exam

Series 87 — Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module

Passed Oct 2025About the Series 87 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2025About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jun 2025About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1988About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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