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Edward J. Collins

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CRD#: 1735433
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Professional summary


Edward Joseph Collins was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Prior to being barred, Edward had worked at 3 firms, which includes PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES INC., USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP., LEGEND CAPITAL CORPORATION.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Experience


Past

September 5, 1990 - September 18, 2009

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
RONKONKOMA, NY
Past

June 7, 1990 - August 23, 1990

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 1987 - June 12, 1990

LEGEND CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4149
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 3/15/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18334 / SEC#: , 8-36492

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Terminated by SEC on 03/03/2014
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 08/04/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GILMAN CIOCIA, INC.PARENT CORP.
GREENSTEIN, IVAN HUGHFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2626704
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNPRINCIPAL2741133
NAPOLITANO, AMY ANNPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR4024302
NAPOLITANO, AMY ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4024302

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Arbitration6

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Company Information


PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 18334

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