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Rick C. Riffer

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CRD#: 1391707
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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.

Rick Charles Riffer, who also goes by Rick Charles Riff, Everett Riffer, was a registered financial professional .

Rick is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Rick had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 55 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rick Charles Riff | Everett Riffer

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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Experience


Past

January 11, 2019 - April 19, 2021

BRIGHT TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34702
HENDERSON, NV
Past

May 17, 2016 - January 17, 2017

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 9, 2000 - August 6, 2001

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 18, 1999 - May 30, 2000

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 8, 1999 - May 14, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 9, 1999 - May 4, 1999

HARRIS INVESTORLINE

BD
CRD#: 6580
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 22, 1999 - March 19, 1999

SCHONFELD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23304
JERICHO, NY
Past

February 9, 1998 - September 4, 1998

HUDSON SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 10467
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 19, 1995 - February 17, 1998

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 20, 1995 - December 4, 1995

HARRIS INVESTORLINE

BD
CRD#: 6580
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 5, 1995 - July 20, 1995

HARRIS INVESTORS DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17664
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 22, 1995 - July 8, 1995

TRADETECH SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 31131
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 17, 1994 - February 14, 1995

REGAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7297
GLENVIEW, IL
Past

April 10, 1986 - November 10, 1994

HARRIS INVESTORLINE

BD
CRD#: 6580
CHICAGO, IL

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: 11/14/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 55
Date: 12/9/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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BRIGHT TRADING, LLC
BRIGHT TRADING, INC. | BRIGHT TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 34702 / SEC#: , 8-44990

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


Main Address
10521 Jeffreys Street, Suite 121, Henderson, NV 89052
Mailing Address
6061 Topaz Street, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone number
(702) 739-1393
Established
Nevada since 07/31/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BRIGHT INVESTMENTS, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
ARLINSKY, KOSTATRADER5510518
ARLINSKY, STEVETRADER5510563
JONES, KEN ANDOTRADER5512985
SORGIC, SINISATRADER5513001
ANDERSON, DIANA ELIZABETHCOMPLIANCE DIRECTOR/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4894089
BRIGHT, ROBERT ALVINCEO, CFO1148394
CHAN, STEPHEN KEI ONTRADER5571223
FRIESEN, ROBIN DALEPRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5518030
ROSS, CHRISTINE ANGELCFO, FINOP5512412
SHILLETTO, ANDREW E MR.TRADER4793136
WALENTINY, CARLO ANNE JOSEPHTRADER5518113

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


BRIGHT TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 34702

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