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Richard S. Farden

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CRD#: 1982027
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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.

Richard Scott Farden, who also goes by Scott Farden, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Richard had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 30 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott Farden

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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Experience


Past

August 10, 2017 - April 2, 2018

BLUE SAND SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 142976
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 2003 - July 20, 2004

STATE STREET RESEARCH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17580
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 25, 2002 - October 23, 2002

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

February 3, 1996 - October 5, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 1993 - January 5, 1996

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 1992 - December 3, 1993

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
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: 6/12/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 12/20/2012
NFA Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm


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BLUE SAND SECURITIES LLC
BLUE SAND SECURITIES LLC | BSC SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 142976 / SEC#: , 8-67514

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


Main Address
4034 Glenridge Street, Kensignton, MD 20895
Mailing Address
4034 Glenridge Street, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone number
(212) 810-4321
Established
Delaware since 08/31/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BLUE SAND CAPITAL LLCSOLE OWNER
COONEY, MICHAEL ANTHONYMANAGING MEMBER; GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL2530742
CROTTY, SHANNON ROSECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4607010
HELLER, JEFFREY PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PRINCIPAL3139370

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Company Information


BLUE SAND SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 142976

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