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Jeffrey A. Kauffman

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES
STAMFORD, CT 06901
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CRD#: 1982661
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Professional summary


Jeffrey Asher Kauffman, who also goes by Jeff Kauffman, Jeffrey A Kauffman, is a registered financial professional currently at VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Jeffrey is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Jeffrey has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 16, Series 87, Series 86, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jeff Kauffman | Jeffrey A Kauffman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 27, 2026 - Present

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
BD
CRD#: 334696
STAMFORD, CT
Past

September 14, 2018 - January 7, 2021

LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 43098
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 6, 2016 - October 18, 2017

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 9, 2013 - September 8, 2016

THE BUCKINGHAM RESEARCH GROUP INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13233
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 2009 - May 10, 2013

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 7, 2004 - March 23, 2005

GEORGE WEISS & COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 41526
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 5, 2004 - February 22, 2006

GEORGE WEISS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7683
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 6, 2003 - April 16, 2004

FULCRUM GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 104455
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 1999 - June 28, 1999

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 10, 1994 - July 12, 2001

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/14/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 3/17/2017
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VR
VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.
VERTICAL RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC | VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 334696 / SEC#: , 8-71336

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


Main Address
6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
Mailing Address
6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone number
(203) 276-5671
Established
Connecticut since 02/10/2025
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SPRAGUE, JEFFREY TODDPRESIDENT1655155
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANFINOP2503352
SULPIZIO, DAVID VINCENTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2273755

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Company Information


VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 334696Stamford, CT 06901

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