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Vito A. Chiarello

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CRD#: 1998610
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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.

Vito Anthony Chiarello, who also goes by VIto Anthony Chiarello Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Vito is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Vito had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Vito Anthony Chiarello Jr

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

September 6, 2022 - September 19, 2023

GFI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 2021 - December 31, 2021

WHITAKER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 121465
MANALAPAN, NJ
Past

February 4, 2014 - January 6, 2021

TULLETT PREBON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28196
New York, NY
Past

September 4, 2013 - January 29, 2014

LPS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 155246
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 2010 - February 8, 2013

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 19801
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 2009 - December 18, 2009

RAFFERTY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23682
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 2006 - September 21, 2009

BGC FINANCIAL, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 19801
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1997 - April 5, 2006

FIRST BROKERS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27369
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

June 12, 1996 - November 7, 1997

MCFADDEN, FARRELL & SMITH, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 26245
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1992 - October 18, 1994

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
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: 6/21/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GFI SECURITIES LLC
12TH STREET CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | SUNRISE BROKERS, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | SUNRISE A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES | LATIUM, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | GFI SECURITIES LLC | GFI GROUP, INC. | G.F.I. GROUP, INC. | FENICS-PM, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | CAVENTOR CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC. | AUREL PARTNERS A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 19982 / SEC#: , 8-43548

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


Main Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10041
Mailing Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10041
Phone number
(212) 968-2032
Established
New York since 07/09/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GFINET INC.SOLE MEMBER
ABULARRAGE, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3265633
ANZALONE, THOMAS JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1161513
HAUF, JASON WILLIAMSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4163331
LEWIS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL2684821
LYNCH, MARTINCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5612726
SULFARO, MICHAEL CARLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2483562

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30

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Company Information


GFI SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 19982

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