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Ben A. Plotkin
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
New York, NY 10019
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CRD#: 1692122
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Professional summary
Ben Alan Plotkin is a registered financial professional currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in New York, New York and KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC. located in New York, New York.
Ben is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Ben has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 23, 2007 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 787 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019Office #2: 3835 Pga Blvd. Suite 701, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
New York, NY
Current
February 15, 2013 - Present
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
Office #1: 787 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019Office #2: 3835 Pga Blvd. Suite 701, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410BD
CRD#: 481
New York, NY
Past
August 20, 1987 - November 30, 2007
RYAN BECK & CO.
BD
CRD#: 3248
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(2/15/2013)
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Alaska(2/28/2013)
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Arizona(2/15/2013)
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Arkansas(2/15/2013)
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California(2/15/2013)
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Colorado(2/15/2013)
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Connecticut(2/15/2013)
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Delaware(2/15/2013)
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District of Columbia(2/15/2013)
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Florida(7/26/2007)
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Georgia(2/15/2013)
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Hawaii(2/15/2013)
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Idaho(2/15/2013)
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Illinois(2/15/2013)
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Indiana(2/20/2013)
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Iowa(2/15/2013)
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Kansas(2/15/2013)
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Kentucky(2/15/2013)
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Louisiana(2/15/2013)
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Maine(2/15/2013)
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Maryland(2/15/2013)
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Massachusetts(2/20/2013)
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Michigan(2/15/2013)
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Minnesota(2/15/2013)
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Mississippi(2/15/2013)
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Missouri(2/15/2013)
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Montana(2/15/2013)
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Nebraska(2/28/2013)
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New Hampshire(2/15/2013)
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New Jersey(2/15/2013)
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New Mexico(2/15/2013)
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New York(7/25/2007)
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North Carolina(9/22/2017)
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North Dakota(2/15/2013)
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Ohio(2/20/2013)
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Oklahoma(2/15/2013)
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Oregon(2/28/2013)
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Pennsylvania(2/25/2013)
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Puerto Rico(2/15/2013)
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Rhode Island(2/15/2013)
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South Carolina(2/15/2013)
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South Dakota(2/15/2013)
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Tennessee(2/15/2013)
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Texas(2/15/2013)
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Utah(9/21/2017)
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Vermont(2/15/2013)
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Virginia(3/1/2013)
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Washington(2/15/2013)
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West Virginia(9/21/2017)
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Wisconsin(2/15/2013)
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Wyoming(2/15/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
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Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
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New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.
CRD#: 481 / SEC#: , 8-10888
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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
787 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
787 7th Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 887-7777
Established
New York since 06/11/1962
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KBW, LLC | LIMITED LIABILITTY CORPORATION | |
| ANDERSON, SCOTT RANDALL | DIRECTOR | 2154345 |
| BERRY, JOSEPH SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 2868513 |
| DAVIS, ERICKSON P | DIRECTOR | 4974063 |
| FISHER, MARK | GENERAL COUNSEL | 4970942 |
| GRANT, ROBERT J | DIRECTOR | 4861012 |
| JOHNSTONE, MARY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1170408 |
| KELLEY, MATTHEW | DIRECTOR | 5330646 |
| MELINGER, ADAM SCOTT | ROSFP | 2373020 |
| MICHAUD, THOMAS BEAULIEU | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT | 1672278 |
| SMITH, RICHARD WILLIAM | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1333488 |
| WIRTH, PETER JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1623159 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 17 |
| Bond | 1 |
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