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Richard V. Policastro

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CRD#: 1815711
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Professional summary


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Richard Victor Policastro was a registered financial professional .

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

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

November 27, 2023 - May 9, 2024

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 14, 2014 - May 11, 2020

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

January 17, 2013 - May 11, 2020

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

September 22, 2005 - November 30, 2012

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

July 21, 2003 - August 24, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 18, 1990 - February 9, 1990

JJC SECURITIES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3144
Past

January 11, 1990 - February 28, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

January 2, 1990 - January 18, 1990

HANIFEN, IMHOFF SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10620
Past

July 3, 1989 - January 2, 1990

MOORE & SCHLEY, CAMERON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6917
Past

February 13, 1989 - July 19, 1989

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Past

July 19, 1988 - December 19, 1988

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 8/29/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/9/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681

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