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Frank R. Ramirez

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CRD#: 1662407
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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.

Frank Richard Ramirez, who also goes by Frank Ramirez, was a registered financial professional .

Frank is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Frank had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Frank Ramirez

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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Experience


Past

July 13, 2012 - November 16, 2012

FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

BD
CRD#: 16668
RENO, NV
Past

May 2, 1995 - October 24, 1997

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 316
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 26, 1993 - May 5, 1995

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20
Past

January 20, 1993 - March 16, 1993

GOLDEN GATE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28181
NOVATO, CA
Past

October 1, 1991 - January 26, 1993

MMAR GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25329
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 23, 1987 - October 8, 1991

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/28/2012
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | TORREYA CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | REEDLAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, AN INSTITUTIONAL DIVISION OF FWG | PACIFIC ASSET GROUP, INC. | GELLER BIOPHARM - A HEALTH CARE INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION FWG | FINANCIAL WEST INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. DBA FINANCIAL WEST GROUP | FINANCIAL WEST INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 16668 / SEC#: 801-57393, 8-34448

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Cancelled by SEC on 09/28/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
1330 Lander St., Reno, NV 89509
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 05/22/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PARADOX HOLDING, INC. A NEVADA CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
DOYLE, JACOB MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT6014279
HODGES, AL CLIFTONBOARD MEMBER6594701
VALENTINE, GENE CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1079871
VALENTINE, GENE CHARLESCHAIRMAN/CEO/PRESIDENT1079871

Disclosures


Regulatory Event73
Arbitration7

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Company Information


FINANCIAL WEST GROUP

CRD#: 16668

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