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David C. Crain

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CRD#: 1672946
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Professional summary


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David Charles Crain was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. David had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

July 12, 2019 - August 3, 2020

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15764
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

May 5, 2014 - March 27, 2018

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 5, 2014 - April 9, 2018

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 16, 2013 - December 26, 2013

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

April 16, 2013 - December 26, 2013

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

March 8, 2011 - April 4, 2013

MESIROW FINANCIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111135
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

March 8, 2011 - April 4, 2013

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

May 13, 2010 - March 7, 2011

TRADINGBLOCK

BD
CRD#: 128605
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 8, 2010 - May 19, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LOMBARD, IL
Past

January 8, 2010 - May 19, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LOMBARD, IL
Past

September 8, 2009 - December 22, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ITASCA, IL
Past

September 8, 2009 - December 22, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ITASCA, IL
Past

August 16, 2001 - September 8, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10078
ITASCA, IL
Past

February 9, 1998 - August 15, 2006

HERITAGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 110383
ITASCA, IL
Past

February 5, 1998 - December 31, 2003

STERLING PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION SERVICE INC

RIA
CRD#: 110796
ITASCA, IL
Past

April 8, 1997 - September 8, 2009

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
ITASCA, IL
Past

September 19, 1996 - April 15, 1997

HARRIS INVESTORS DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17664
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 15, 1989 - September 3, 1996

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 11, 1989 - September 20, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

May 23, 1988 - April 24, 1989

J. T. MORAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15655
Past

July 7, 1987 - June 1, 1988

SHERWOOD CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10474

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: 8/24/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


BP
BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.
BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC. | MTL EQUITY PRODUCTS, INC.

CRD#: 15764 / SEC#: 801-61232, 8-32673

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


Main Address
16930 E. Palisades Blvd Suite 220, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address
16930 E. Palisades Blvd Suite 125, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone number
(888) 976-0659
Established
Illinois since 08/10/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TRAC ENTERPRISES LLCSHAREHOLDER
BROKERS ALLIANCE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
TRUHLAR, CHARLES ANTHONYOWNER OF SHAREHOLDER, PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4533534

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Company Information


BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15764

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