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Gary L. Schlifkin

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CRD#: 1814015
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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.

Gary Lawrence Schlifkin, who also goes by Starke Schlifkin, Gary Lawrence Starke, was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Gary had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 56, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Starke Schlifkin | Gary Lawrence Starke

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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Experience


Past

March 4, 2013 - December 13, 2013

AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147763
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 7, 1994 - February 26, 1997

RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33848
MONTEBELLO, NY
Past

March 5, 1993 - July 12, 1994

HANSON ANDERSON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10629
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

September 11, 1990 - November 14, 1991

GRAYSON FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 11764
RED BANK, NJ
Past

June 6, 1990 - September 5, 1990

R.H.DAMON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23091
Past

February 1, 1990 - June 8, 1990

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

September 19, 1989 - September 12, 1990

HASAN GROWNEY CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 17137
Past

August 25, 1989 - July 26, 1990

FIRST SWISS INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7958
Past

July 18, 1989 - August 29, 1989

STRATTON OAKMONT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18692
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

March 22, 1988 - July 8, 1989

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963

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: 4/5/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 3/1/2013
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AS
AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC
AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147763 / SEC#: , 8-67932

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


Main Address
148 Madison Ave 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address
148 Madison Ave 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Phone number
(212) 217-2800
Established
Delaware since 05/14/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVATAR TRADING GROUP, LLCHOLDING CO.
DEETER, MISHA BODHIMEMBER5132163
BROWSKI, ANDREW CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5778834
HOLLAND, RAYMOND FCO-MANAGING MEMBER5509397
KATHWARI, OMAR FAROOQCO-MANAGING MEMBER5509343
SLOAN NOWAK, JACQUELINE LEEFINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2717305

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Company Information


AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147763

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