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Michael J. Ohare

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CRD#: 1567643
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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.

Michael John Ohare, who also goes by Michael John O'hare, Michael Ohare, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael John O'hare | Michael Ohare

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

February 5, 2019 - November 15, 2019

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 19801
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 2018 - May 9, 2018

CASTLEOAK SECURITIES, LP

BD
CRD#: 125334
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 13, 2011 - March 30, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 2009 - July 5, 2011

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 7, 2004 - April 14, 2009

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1993 - April 29, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY MARKET PRODUCTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 19794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1993 - April 29, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/11/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/9/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/15/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/12/2011
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.
AUREL, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | SUNRISE, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | SUNRISE BROKERS, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL LP | PRECISION, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | POTEN CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | MINT PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | MAXCOR FINANCIAL INC. | MAXCOR (DIVISION OF EURO BROKERS INC.) | MAXCOR | FENICS, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | FENICS UST, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | FENICS US TREASURIES, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | FENICS GO US, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P | EUROBROKERS, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | EURO BROKERS, A DIVISION OF MAXCOR FINANCIAL INC. | EURO BROKERS MAXCOR INC. | BGC RV | BGC RELATIVE VALUE, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | BGC LIQUIDEZ, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | BGC LAKE, A DIVISION OF BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | BGC FINANCIAL, L.P. | BGC FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 19801 / SEC#: , 8-39012

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

Main Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10004
Mailing Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10041
Phone number
(646) 346-7000
Established
Delaware since 04/02/2008
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BGC BROKERS US L.P.LIMITED PARTNER
ABULARRAGE, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3265633
ANZALONE, THOMAS JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1161513
AUBIN, JEAN PIERREEXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR EQUITIES, DERIVATIVES, FUTURES5596046
BGCF HOLDINGS LLCGENERAL PARTNER
HAUF, JASON WILLIAMSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4163331
LEWIS, THOMAS JOSEPHMANAGING DIRECTOR FIXED INCOME AND COMMODITIES2684821
LYNCH, MARTINCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5612726
SULFARO, MICHAEL CARLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2483562

Disclosures

Regulatory Event36

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Company Information

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

CRD#: 19801

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