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David J. Dempsey

WATERMILL INSTITUTIONAL TRADING LLC
Jersey City, NJ 07310
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CRD#: 1831193
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Professional summary


David Joseph Dempsey is a registered financial advisor currently at WATERMILL INSTITUTIONAL TRADING LLC located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 87, Series 7, Series 14, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. CONCOURSE PLAZA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION. THIS IS A NON-INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS LOCATED AT 1111 KANE CONCOURSE, SUITE 301 BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FL 33154. MR. DEMPSEY IS A BOARD MEMBER AND STARTED ON OCTOBER 2015. MR. DEMPSEY DEVOTES 5 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2. FRIENDS OF JOHN WALKER. THIS IS A NON INVESTMENT-RELATED BUSINESS. 2025 PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE ELECTION CAMPAIGN. CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN. 20 HOURS/MONTH. NOT DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

February 10, 2025 - Present

WATERMILL INSTITUTIONAL TRADING LLC

Office #1: 111 Town Square Place Suite 1520, Jersey City, NJ 07310
RIA
BD
CRD#: 150892
Jersey City, NJ
Current

July 19, 2010 - Present

WATERMILL INSTITUTIONAL TRADING LLC

Office #1: 111 Town Square Place Suite 1520, Jersey City, NJ 07310
RIA
BD
CRD#: 150892
Jersey City, NJ
Past

August 16, 2005 - March 7, 2011

KEVIN DANN & PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113591
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 2001 - August 30, 2010

KEVIN DANN & PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 113591
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 10, 2001 - August 31, 2001

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 375
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 10, 2000 - January 17, 2001

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1995 - January 28, 2000

MINT BROKERS

BD
CRD#: 13681
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 28, 1994 - April 4, 2000

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 1994 - January 27, 2000

CANTOR FITZGERALD SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 19660
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 1989 - May 16, 1991

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(4/16/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(4/14/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(4/30/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(1/26/2015)
IAR
New Jersey
(2/10/2025)
RR
New York
(7/27/2010)
RR
Ohio
(6/30/2014)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/11/2021)
RR
Texas
(5/30/2014)
RR
Washington
(8/29/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/28/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/24/2010
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


WI
WATERMILL INSTITUTIONAL TRADING LLC
WATERMILL INSTITUTIONAL TRADING LLC | WATERMILL TRADING LLC

CRD#: 150892 / SEC#: , 8-68311

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2025 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
111 Town Square Place Suite 1520, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Mailing Address
111 Town Square Place Suite 1520, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Phone number
(917) 621-3829
Established
Delaware since 01/23/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20

FINRA licenses (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WATERMILL TRADING HOLDINGS LLC100% OWNER
BRAM, BENJAMIN SCOTTCEO1319325
DEMPSEY, DAVID JOSEPHCOO,CCO1831193
RUTITSKIY, DMITRIYFINOP6117665
WACHSTETER, GREGORY ALANMANAGING DIRECTOR3165385

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Company Information


WATERMILL INSTITUTIONAL TRADING LLC

CRD#: 150892Jersey City, NJ 07310

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