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Jose M. Garcia-rios

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CRD#: 1988092
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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.

Jose Manuel Garcia-rios, who also goes by Jose M Garciarios, Jose Manuel Garciarios, Joe Rios, was a registered financial professional .

Jose is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Jose had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jose M Garciarios | Jose Manuel Garciarios | Joe Rios

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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None

Experience


Past

September 28, 2011 - July 12, 2012

BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146053
CEDAR FALLS, IA
Past

September 22, 2004 - August 24, 2009

MONTECITO ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104004
LEWISBURG, WV
Past

August 17, 2004 - August 24, 2005

ADVANZ SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123952
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

August 16, 2004 - September 12, 2005

ADVANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 123952
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

May 21, 2003 - May 23, 2003

DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104446
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 1998 - August 13, 2004

TERRA NOVA FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37761
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1995 - May 22, 1998

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1993 - December 31, 1993

FINANCIAL HORIZONS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20221
Past

September 20, 1993 - August 15, 1995

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

May 19, 1992 - September 28, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 15, 1991 - September 9, 1992

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

November 22, 1989 - October 17, 1991

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 22, 1989 - October 17, 1991

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/2/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BD
BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC
BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 146053 / SEC#: , 8-67777

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/10/2012
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Illinois since 09/20/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PEREGRINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INCOWNER / SOLE MEMBER
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2478952
LISHCHYNSKY, MARK JOHN JRPRESIDENT2478952
SADZEWICZ, GERY JOSEPHFINOP1090963
TEGTMEIER, JAMES GORDONBRANCH OFFICE MANAGER / GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL4042452
TEGTMEIER, JAMES GORDONSROP & CROP4042452

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Company Information


BEST DIRECT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 146053

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