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David W. Unsworth

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CRD#: 1609040
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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.

David Woods Unsworth JR, who also goes by Chip Unsworth Jr, Chip Unsworth, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. David had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chip Unsworth Jr | Chip Unsworth

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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None

Experience


Past

May 21, 2012 - December 31, 2017

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5155
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 30, 2012 - March 24, 2017

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 9, 2012 - April 20, 2012

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144426
ORLANDO, FL
Past

April 9, 2012 - April 20, 2012

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
ORLANDO, FL
Past

October 5, 2004 - May 11, 2012

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5155
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 20, 2001 - May 11, 2012

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5155
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 22, 1999 - December 19, 2001

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 1994 - October 27, 1998

GILFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8076
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 1990 - August 31, 1993

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 15, 1989 - August 21, 1990

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 23, 1987 - August 15, 1989

MOORE & SCHLEY, CAMERON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6917
Past

January 21, 1987 - September 1, 1987

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/13/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LM
LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.
I. A. RABINOWITZ & CO. | LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC. | IAR SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 5155 / SEC#: 801-63525, 8-21703

BD
Abandoned by SEC on 12/02/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Bush Street, Suite 428, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 11/17/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LEDGE END CORP.OWNER
UNSWORTH, DAVID WOODS JRCHAIRMAN, CCO, CEO & PRESIDENT1609040

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration4
Judgment/Lien4

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Company Information


LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 5155

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