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Christopher M. Springer

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CRD#: 1814987
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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.

Christopher Michael Springer, who also goes by Christopher Michael Springer, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Christopher had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 99TO, SIE and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christopher Michael Springer

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

December 12, 2019 - April 4, 2024

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 5, 2018 - March 28, 2024

ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 146122
New York, NY
Past

June 8, 2016 - December 22, 2016

FCF SECURITIES AND DERIVATIVES LLC

BD
CRD#: 157067
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 4, 2014 - June 13, 2014

LIQUIDPOINT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47658
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 4, 2014 - June 13, 2014

G-TRADE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 140314
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 24, 2010 - June 13, 2014

CONVERGEX PRIME SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 140185
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

July 11, 2005 - January 2, 2007

LYNCH, JONES & RYAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 3198
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 13, 2001 - June 13, 2014

WESTMINSTER RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LLC

BD
CRD#: 14508
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 18, 2000 - July 7, 2005

B-TRADE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41262
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 1999 - April 10, 2000

BNY INVESTMENT CENTER INC.

BD
CRD#: 47683
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1994 - June 13, 2014

COWEN EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 35693
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 1990 - January 1, 1994

EXECUTION SERVICES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7570
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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APEX CLEARING CORPORATION
ADP CLEARING & OUTSOURCING SERVICES, INC. | U.S. CLEARING CORP. | RIDGE CLEARING & OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS, INC. | Q & R CLEARING CORPORATION | FLEET SECURITIES, INC. | APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

CRD#: 13071 / SEC#: , 8-23522

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


Main Address
One Dallas Center 350 N. St. Paul, Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75201
Mailing Address
One Dallas Center 350 N. St. Paul, Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone number
(214) 765-1100
Established
New York since 12/22/1978
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
APEX FINTECH SOLUTIONS INC.SHAREHOLDER
CAPUZZI, WILLIAM WALTERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4323894
COUGHLIN, CONNOR DANIELCHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER6665836
DUCKWORTH, PAUL DFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3202937
LOUIS-CHARLES, FRITZCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (INCLUDES PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER ROLE)3232698
RAY, TERRY DAVIDCHIEF REVENUE OFFICER5295510
TOURNEY, ROBERT ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6251742

Disclosures


Regulatory Event48
Arbitration8

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Company Information


APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

CRD#: 13071

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