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Michael C. Baffoe

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CRD#: 1859487
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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.

Michael Connor Baffoe, who also goes by Duke Baffoe, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Duke Baffoe

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 20, 2013 - March 19, 2014

GAIN SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 16203
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

January 27, 2010 - December 1, 2011

MF GLOBAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 6731
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 22, 2008 - December 16, 2008

WEXTRUST SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 137559
NORFOLK, VA
Past

October 25, 2006 - June 8, 2007

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 3, 2006 - October 23, 2006

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 31, 2000 - October 10, 2001

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

July 15, 1991 - July 30, 1991

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

January 25, 1989 - July 17, 1989

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

August 30, 1988 - January 23, 1989

BLINDER, ROBINSON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5096

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: 3/17/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GS
GAIN SECURITIES
ALLSTATE DISCOUNT BROKERS, INC. | STATE DISCOUNT BROKERS, INC. | GAIN SECURITIES, INC. | GAIN SECURITIES | GAIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16203 / SEC#: , 8-33541

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Terminated by SEC on 10/10/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 01/23/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
S. L. BRUCE FINANCIAL CORPOWNER, SHAREHOLDER
CTORIDES, HARIS NICOSPRESIDENT2773091
LAVIN, SHERRY LYNNCFO, CCO1091364

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Arbitration1

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Company Information


GAIN SECURITIES

CRD#: 16203

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