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Lawrence Sodokoff

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CRD#: 1745953
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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.

Lawrence Sodokoff, who also goes by Larry Sodokoff, Lawrence Clark Sodokoff, was a registered financial professional .

Lawrence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Lawrence had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Larry Sodokoff | Lawrence Clark Sodokoff

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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None

Experience


Past

July 20, 2020 - March 26, 2024

FIRST BROKERS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27369
Juno Beach, FL
Past

June 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020

LPS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 155246
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 2014 - April 28, 2017

TRADITION SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 2011 - September 25, 2014

STANDARD CREDIT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 42813
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 2010 - October 11, 2011

CCM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104457
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 12, 2010 - October 5, 2010

JVB FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104412
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 2009 - March 23, 2010

MAXIM GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 120708
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 2007 - March 4, 2009

THE RIDERWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 16681
TOWSON, MD
Past

May 3, 2005 - November 17, 2006

RAFFERTY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23682
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 13, 2003 - May 9, 2005

SEABOARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 755
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

September 18, 1998 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 1998 - April 13, 2000

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 3, 1993 - January 5, 1998

NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 11707
STAMFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/10/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FB
FIRST BROKERS SECURITIES LLC
FIRST BROKERS SECURITIES LLC | JUPITER SECURITIES, A DIVISION OF FIRST BROKERS SECURITIES LLC | FIRST BROKERS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 27369 / SEC#: , 8-43035

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


Main Address
Harborside 5 185 Hudson Street, Suite 1500, Jersey City, NJ 07311
Mailing Address
Harborside 5 185 Hudson Street, Suite 1500, Jersey City, NJ 07311
Phone number
(212) 513-4444
Established
Delaware since 11/19/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AO-FIRST BROKERS, LLCMEMBER
ICAP GLOBAL BROKING INC.MEMBER
BERNARDO, SHAWN FRANCISDIRECTOR2513376
DOWER, ROBERT HAROLDDIRECTOR, CFO1540678
GURKOVIC, CHRISTOPHER EMERICKCOO/CCO2978797
OKEEFE, ANDREW JOHNDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND CEO1042045
SOLDIVIERO, LUCIANO MICHAELDIRECTOR2487532

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Company Information


FIRST BROKERS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 27369

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