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Bernard V. Carrico

DCF
Plano, TX 75093
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CRD#: 1773158
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Professional summary


Bernard V Carrico JR, who also goes by Bernard V Carrico, Bernard V. Carrico Jr., Bernie Carrico, is a registered financial professional currently at DCF, LLC located in Plano, Texas.

Bernard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Bernard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bernard V Carrico | Bernard V. Carrico Jr. | Bernie Carrico

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 12, 2022 - Present

DCF, LLC

Office #1: 2500 Dallas Parkway Suite 530, Plano, TX 75093
BD
CRD#: 149102
Plano, TX
Past

November 11, 2016 - July 19, 2022

DCF, LLC

BD
CRD#: 149102
Plano, TX
Past

April 24, 2013 - November 8, 2016

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

BD
CRD#: 154134
ADDISON, TX
Past

March 19, 2009 - February 14, 2013

HEXT CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 34040
DALLAS, TX

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
Texas
(4/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/22/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DL
DCF, LLC
DCF | DECOSIMO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC | DECOSIMO CORPORATE FINANCE | DCF, LLC

CRD#: 149102 / SEC#: , 8-68111

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


Main Address
629 Market Street Suite 120, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Mailing Address
629 Market Street Suite 120, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone number
(423) 991-3680
Established
Tennessee since 11/20/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DECOSIMO, JOHN THOMASMANAGING MEMBER, CEO,COO,CCO,CFO5327873
ROUGH, ROBERT MACKINTOSHPRINCIPAL2466229
SILVERMAN, STEVEN DEREKPRINCIPAL5784702

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Company Information


DCF, LLC

CRD#: 149102Plano, TX 75093

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