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Robert C. Deane

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CRD#: 1966746
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Professional summary


Robert Christian Deane was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Prior to being barred, Robert had worked at 3 firms, which includes MCGINN SMITH & CO. INC., PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP LLC, MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED.

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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience


Past

December 2, 1998 - July 11, 2000

MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 8453
ALBANY, NY
Past

September 6, 1995 - September 15, 1998

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 1989 - September 8, 1995

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 9/1/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.
MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

CRD#: 8453 / SEC#: , 8-25374

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 09/28/2023
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Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 09/04/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SMITH, DAVID LEEPRESIDENT, SENIOR REGISTERED OPTION PRINCIPAL, COMPLIANCE REGISTERED OPTION PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER427284
MCGINN, TIMOTHY MICHAELCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD813935
LIVINGSTON, THOMAS EDWARDSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT864264
SHEA, BRIAN EDWARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2570872

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Civil Event1
Arbitration5
Bond1

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Company Information


MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.

CRD#: 8453

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