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Blake W. Kukar

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY
New York, NY 10155
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CRD#: 1905307
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Professional summary

Blake Whittington Kukar, who also goes by Blake W Kukar, is a registered financial professional currently at THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC located in New York, New York.

Blake is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Blake has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Blake W Kukar

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

January 21, 2021 - Present

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
BD
CRD#: 22982
New York, NY
Past

May 1, 2019 - January 21, 2021

LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 43098
Memphis, TN
Past

October 2, 2018 - March 11, 2019

DAWSON JAMES SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 130645
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 18, 2017 - July 3, 2018

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
Memphis, TN
Past

June 26, 2012 - June 21, 2017

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 2543
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 26, 2012 - June 21, 2017

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 7, 2002 - April 16, 2012

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

August 30, 2000 - April 16, 2012

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 15, 1994 - August 24, 2000

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

March 22, 1993 - May 16, 1994

THE STAMFORD COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23725
Past

August 21, 1992 - April 6, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 1991 - July 23, 1992

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.

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
California
(8/16/2023)
RR
Florida
(11/30/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/21/2021)
RR
Kansas
(10/1/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(4/27/2022)
RR
Michigan
(4/7/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(4/7/2021)
RR
Missouri
(4/7/2021)
RR
Montana
(1/17/2024)
RR
New York
(4/7/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(4/7/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(1/21/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/7/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/2/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/3/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/12/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

TB
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC
BENCHMARK-PELLINORE GROUP, INC. | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, INC. | PELLINORE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 22982 / SEC#: , 8-40081

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

Main Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Mailing Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Phone number
(212) 312-6700
Established
Delaware since 02/21/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STONEX GROUP INC.OWNER
HASSON, KIM-MARIECCO/AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER4021977
MESSINA, RICHARDPRESIDENT1361661
SCHIRRIPA, THOMAS NCFO/FINOP/PFO/POO2231180

Disclosures

Regulatory Event17
Arbitration1

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Company Information

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 22982New York, NY 10155

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