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Thomas Joseph Higgins

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
New York, NY
·CRD# 1477505·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Joseph Higgins is a registered financial advisor currently at A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS located in New York, New York. Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Thomas has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS·CRD# 8361
RIA
BD
1. 590 Madison Avenue 28th Floor, New York, NY 100222. 2137 Route 35 Suite 345, Holmdel, NJ 07733
February 22, 2018 - Present
AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.·CRD# 15007
BD
New York, NY
October 8, 2013 - April 26, 2018
MAXIM GROUP LLC·CRD# 120708
BD
New York, NY
September 18, 2012 - October 11, 2013
RODMAN & RENSHAW, LLC·CRD# 16415
BD
New York, NY
June 13, 2012 - September 7, 2012
RODMAN & RENSHAW, LLC·CRD# 16415
BD
Jersey City, NJ
May 27, 2011 - April 13, 2012
HUDSON SECURITIES,INC.·CRD# 10467
BD
Jersey City, NJ
March 19, 2010 - May 27, 2011
ARDOUR CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 120574
BD
Long Beach, NY
October 17, 2008 - March 26, 2010
DAWSON JAMES SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 130645
BD
New York, NY
February 11, 2008 - October 14, 2008
CAPITAL GROWTH FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 41040
BD
New York, NY
October 25, 2007 - February 8, 2008
MAXIM GROUP LLC·CRD# 120708
BD
New York, NY
May 16, 2003 - October 15, 2007
MIDWOOD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 21520
BD
New York, NY
April 17, 2001 - December 9, 2002
CCF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORP.·CRD# 15977
BD
New York, NY
June 25, 1996 - February 16, 2001
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.·CRD# 19585
BD
New York City, NY
January 1, 1996 - January 18, 1996
JAMES CAPEL INCORPORATED·CRD# 15390
BD
September 24, 1993 - January 1, 1996

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Current Firm

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | ZOFINGEN PRIVATE WEALTH | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | LIFETIME ADVISORY | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | CLEXPERUS LLC | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | BARKUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ADLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880

Mailing Address

88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880

Phone Number

(203) 662-9700

Established

New York since 07/06/2022

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

June

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

332

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

A.G.P. PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/2/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANCE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY—
CASSIDY, TIMOTHY FRANCISADMINISTRATION OFFICER2961836
GAMBARDELLA, RAFFAELECOO/CHIEF RISK OFFICER2448073
HIGGINS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1477505
KLEIN, CRAIG ERINCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3253836
LAURIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1086881
MICHALS, PHILLIP WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2414124
VENEZIA, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER, RIA2737135

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

7,490

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,945,044,230

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

18

Arbitration

3

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | ZOFINGEN PRIVATE WEALTH | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | LIFETIME ADVISORY | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | CLEXPERUS LLC | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | BARKUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ADLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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
New York
(2/22/2018)

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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 Jan 2002About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 1996About the Series 24 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1993About the Series 27 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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