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Michael S. Messinger
THINKEQUITY LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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CRD#: 1403506
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Professional summary
Michael Spencer Messinger is a registered financial professional currently at THINKEQUITY LLC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 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 23, 2026 - Present
THINKEQUITY LLC
Office #1: 501 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 200 & 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301BD
CRD#: 20996
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past
December 11, 2013 - March 17, 2026
MAXIM GROUP LLC
BD
CRD#: 120708
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Past
June 19, 2012 - December 13, 2013
CANACCORD GENUITY LLC
BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 26, 2012 - March 29, 2012
CANACCORD GENUITY LLC
BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 9, 2010 - September 27, 2012
CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 24790
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 31, 2006 - September 20, 2010
H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC
BD
CRD#: 375
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 23, 2002 - March 23, 2006
MAXIM GROUP LLC
BD
CRD#: 120708
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 6, 2002 - October 23, 2002
HAPOALIM SECURITIES USA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 266
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 7, 2002 - August 2, 2002
WALL STREET ACCESS
BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 29, 1996 - March 25, 2002
CROWN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 540
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
October 24, 1995 - January 16, 1997
STUART, COLEMAN & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 8642
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 2, 1995 - October 27, 1995
COMMONWEALTH ASSOCIATES
BD
CRD#: 20833
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 11, 1991 - February 9, 1995
STUART, COLEMAN & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 8642
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 4, 1989 - April 12, 1991
RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7839
NEW YORK, NY
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(3/19/2026)
RR
Alaska(3/19/2026)
RR
Arizona(3/5/2026)
RR
California(3/3/2026)
RR
Colorado(3/9/2026)
RR
Connecticut(2/23/2026)
RR
Delaware(3/5/2026)
RR
District of Columbia(3/5/2026)
RR
Florida(2/23/2026)
RR
Georgia(3/11/2026)
RR
Hawaii(3/11/2026)
RR
Idaho(3/2/2026)
RR
Illinois(3/17/2026)
RR
Indiana(2/23/2026)
RR
Iowa(3/4/2026)
RR
Kansas(3/5/2026)
RR
Kentucky(3/6/2026)
RR
Louisiana(3/5/2026)
RR
Maine(3/4/2026)
RR
Massachusetts(3/9/2026)
RR
Minnesota(3/17/2026)
RR
Mississippi(3/5/2026)
RR
Montana(3/18/2026)
RR
Nebraska(2/23/2026)
RR
Nevada(2/23/2026)
RR
New Hampshire(2/25/2026)
RR
New Jersey(3/9/2026)
RR
New Mexico(3/5/2026)
RR
New York(2/23/2026)
RR
North Carolina(3/4/2026)
RR
North Dakota(3/9/2026)
RR
Ohio(2/23/2026)
RR
Oklahoma(3/4/2026)
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Pennsylvania(3/3/2026)
RR
South Carolina(3/9/2026)
RR
South Dakota(3/5/2026)
RR
Tennessee(3/4/2026)
RR
Texas(2/24/2026)
RR
Utah(3/5/2026)
RR
Vermont(3/6/2026)
RR
Virgin Islands(3/6/2026)
RR
Virginia(3/11/2026)
RR
Washington(3/17/2026)
RR
West Virginia(3/9/2026)
RR
Wisconsin(3/17/2026)
RR
Wyoming(3/5/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 1/18/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
24X National Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
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THINKEQUITY LLC
FORDHAM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | THINKEQUITY LLC
CRD#: 20996 / SEC#: , 8-38622
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
17 State Street 41st Floor, New York, NY, 10004
Mailing Address
17 State Street 41st Floor, New York, NY, 10004
Phone number
(212) 732-8500
Established
Delaware since 08/13/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| JAIGOBIND, RAMNARAIN JOSEPH JR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GENERAL PRINCIPAL | 2273469 |
| FORDHAM HOLDING GROUP, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BAQUET, EDWARD MANUEL | OPTIONS PRINCIPAL | 4986983 |
| BAQUET, WILLIAM | GENERAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER, HEAD OF TRADING, NYSE GP, NYSE GS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 1332676 |
| BOYLE, BRUCE | COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL | 1796066 |
| CHOUDHARY, CHIRAG | HEAD OF EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONAL SALES | 4534379 |
| GIORDANO, CHARLES FRANCIS | MANAGING DIRECTOR, GENERAL PRINCIPAL | 2124257 |
| HENDERSON, PHYLLIS ANNE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER, NYSE GP, NYSE GS | 1343053 |
| KRIM, ALAN MITCHELL | CFO, FINOP, NYSE FI | 2785337 |
| KUMAR, ASHOK | MANAGING DIRECTOR, RESEARCH | 2374960 |
| LORD, ERIC | HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING | 5232206 |
| MANCUSO, PETER VINCENT | MANAGING DIRECTOR, EQUITY TRADING, NYSE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, FLOOR SUPERVISOR | 2357435 |
| MANGAN, KEVIN ROBERT | MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF EQUITY SYNDICATE | 5365766 |
| MOHAMMED, SABRINA JASMINE | FINOP | 7151560 |
| NASH, KELLY | SUPERVISORY ANALYST, RESEARCH PRINCIPAL | 3017718 |
| QUARTUCCIO, PHILIP PAUL | MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF GLOBAL TRADING | 2397864 |
| ROTHBAUM, SCOTT | SUPERVISOR - SALES | 5237026 |
| SINGER, JEFFREY DAVID | HEAD OF DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS | 4829339 |
| SKOP, CRAIG MICHAEL | S-24 SUPERVISOR - CORPORATE ACCESS | 2301924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
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Company Information
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