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Herschell L. Hamilton

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CRD#: 1646727
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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.

Herschell Lanier Hamilton was a registered financial professional .

Herschell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Herschell had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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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None

Experience

Past

January 23, 2014 - March 31, 2015

BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159940
MOODY, AL
Past

November 30, 2012 - January 16, 2014

LEC INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25336
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 14, 2010 - December 31, 2010

MCCRACKEN ADVISORY PARTNERS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 35533
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 8, 2006 - October 31, 2008

ABI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104150
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 18, 2004 - May 16, 2005

GARDNYR MICHAEL CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30520
MOBILE, AL
Past

December 15, 1999 - April 4, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 2, 1995 - January 1, 1998

PORTER, WHITE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7925
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 16, 1991 - June 29, 1993

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 8, 1990 - October 8, 1990

ALPHAMAX DISTRIBUTORS, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 8258
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

October 21, 1987 - July 17, 1989

PORTER, WHITE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7925
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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: 4/5/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/31/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 1/8/1990
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/17/1987
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC
BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC | BENCHMARK SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 159940 / SEC#: , 8-69024

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

Main Address
250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789
Mailing Address
250 S. Park Avenue Suite 380, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone number
(407) 960-2700
Established
Florida since 11/03/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (17 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BMKS HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
MADDEN, RAYMOND JAMESCEO, CCO, ER2283328
SEMEL, SCOTT VINCENTHEAD OF SALES & TRADING4823191
YARBROUGH, DANIEL STEPHENCFO, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6115754

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BENCHMARK SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 159940

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