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Lawrence A. Zelin

MCG SECURITIES LLC
Wayne, PA 19087
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CRD#: 1655034
LZ

Professional summary

Lawrence Arnold Zelin, who also goes by Larry Zelin, is a registered financial professional currently at MCG SECURITIES LLC located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Lawrence is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Lawrence has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Larry Zelin

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 20, 2024 - Present

MCG SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 37 West Ave Suite 302, Wayne, PA 19087
BD
CRD#: 163144
Wayne, PA
Past

August 24, 2015 - May 11, 2023

SW FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 145012
MELVILLE, NY
Past

June 24, 2015 - October 15, 2015

CRAIG SCOTT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155924
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

March 30, 2015 - August 24, 2015

LEGEND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44952
Melville, NY
Past

March 12, 2015 - March 20, 2015

SIXTEEN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104025
SOUTH MIAMI, FL
Past

April 15, 2009 - March 18, 2015

BROOKVILLE CAPITAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 102380
Melville, NY
Past

January 9, 2009 - April 9, 2009

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

May 18, 2004 - December 26, 2008

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
WOODBURY, NY
Past

July 19, 2002 - March 23, 2004

F1 TRADING.COM, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20375
MINEOLA, NY
Past

August 22, 2001 - January 18, 2002

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25996
MITCHELFIELD, NY
Past

January 4, 2000 - July 12, 2001

DALTON KENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38813
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1997 - May 2, 2000

THE THERMOPYLAE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 1996 - October 22, 1996

STATE CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13685
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 18, 1992 - January 26, 1995

ROBERT TODD FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7423
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 1987 - October 12, 1987

MORGAN GLADSTONE & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 17062

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(11/10/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/7/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/23/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/28/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/16/1987
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/10/1997
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 3/17/1992
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MS
MCG SECURITIES LLC
MCG SECURITIES LLC | MERION CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 163144 / SEC#: , 8-69068

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

Main Address
37 West Ave Suite 302, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
37 West Ave Suite 302, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(610) 337-6500
Established
Pennsylvania since 03/12/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MCG SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
BODKIN, GREGORY PATRICKCCO3008389
ZELIN, LAWRENCE ARNOLDCEO1655034

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Company Information

MCG SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 163144Wayne, PA 19087

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