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Benjamin A. Koplan

VANDERBILT SECURITIES
Woodbury, NY 11797
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CRD#: 1686942
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Professional summary


Benjamin Allen Koplan, who also goes by Ben Koplan, is a registered financial professional currently at VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC located in Woodbury, New York.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Benjamin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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No

Aliases


Ben Koplan

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 15, 2018 - Present

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
BD
CRD#: 5953
Woodbury, NY
Past

January 18, 2013 - February 16, 2018

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

December 15, 2009 - December 31, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 6, 1995 - April 10, 2008

INTERLINK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30505
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 15, 1993 - March 13, 1995

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

January 1, 1991 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 23, 1988 - February 12, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 23, 1988 - February 12, 1990

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 29, 1988 - November 22, 1988

FIDELITY EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17455
Past

February 28, 1988 - November 22, 1988

FIDELITY EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17455

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.

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RR
California
(2/15/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/27/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC
RICHARDT-ALYN & CO. | VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC | VANDERBILT SECURITIES

CRD#: 5953 / SEC#: , 8-16712

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


Main Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Mailing Address
125 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone number
(631) 845-5100
Established
New York since 12/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VANDERBILT CAPITAL, LLCSOLE OWNER
ANTENOR, JR, DANIELCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/OPTIONS/MUNI5839052
DISTANTE, STEPHEN ALFREDCEO - LIMITED PARTNER2206574
PLAPP, MEGAN LYNNFINOP, POO, PFO, CFO6790596
THOMAS, MICHELLE DENISECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2210435
TRIFILETTI, JOSEPH JOHNPRESIDENT5295897

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


VANDERBILT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5953Woodbury, NY 11797

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