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Michael S. Dudas

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES
STAMFORD, CT 06901
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CRD#: 1383376
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Professional summary

Michael Stephan Dudas, who also goes by Michael S Dudas, is a registered financial professional 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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael S Dudas

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 27, 2026 - Present

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
BD
CRD#: 334696
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 20, 2015 - June 30, 2016

CRT CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 28830
New York, NY
Past

September 6, 2011 - April 20, 2015

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 2008 - August 1, 2011

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 8, 1998 - June 11, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1996 - May 8, 1998

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 26, 1988 - December 21, 1989

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/24/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 10/3/2025
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/2/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/27/2025
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/16/1988
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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Contact information

Main Address
6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
Mailing Address
6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone number
(203) 276-5671
Established
Connecticut since 02/10/2025
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

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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Company Information

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 334696Stamford, CT 06901

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