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Edward V. Collins

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CRD#: 1424907
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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.

Edward Vincent Collins JR, who also goes by Edward VIncent Collins, was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Edward had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Edward Vincent Collins

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.

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Experience

Past

September 20, 2021 - December 13, 2023

ESSEX SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46605
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 22, 2020 - June 22, 2021

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 282756
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

January 21, 2020 - October 5, 2020

FIRST SOUTHERN SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 153133
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

May 31, 2018 - October 1, 2019

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
New York, NY
Past

September 26, 2016 - May 31, 2018

THE WILLIAMS CAPITAL GROUP, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 35149
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 2016 - September 20, 2016

BLAYLOCK VAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145317
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 2011 - February 2, 2016

HAPOALIM SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 266
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 2003 - August 8, 2011

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 1, 1997 - June 11, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 21, 1991 - August 7, 1997

J.J. KENNY DRAKE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7118
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 1990 - April 9, 1991

TITUS & DONNELLY LLC

BD
CRD#: 7033
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 26, 1990 - March 26, 1990

G.I.M.B. MUNICIPAL SECURITIES BROKER

BD
CRD#: 16016
Past

March 27, 1989 - January 4, 1990

R.W. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16605
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

February 2, 1988 - April 24, 1989

HARRY DOWNS & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7019
Past

July 31, 1987 - October 5, 1987

TP ICAP GLOBAL MARKETS AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 2762
Past

October 28, 1985 - May 28, 1987

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/5/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/19/1985
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 9/3/2003
Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

ES
ESSEX SECURITIES LLC
EASTERN POINT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | INVESTORS MARKETING WHOLESALE SERVICES | INVESTORS MARKETING SERVICES | FIRST ESSEX SECURITIES, LLC. | ESSEX SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46605 / SEC#: , 8-51472

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
95 Christopher Columbus Dr Suite 16-11, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mailing Address
Po Box 3602, Jersey City, NJ 07303-3602
Phone number
(201) 777-7121
Established
Massachusetts since 12/27/1994
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ES GROUP, INCOWNER
BEATON, DANIEL STEWARTFINOPS4240769
GUPTA, PRAKASHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5784605
SHEPETIN, LLOYD ECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1263121

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Company Information

ESSEX SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46605

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