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Paul M. Portesi

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CRD#: 2031257
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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.

Paul Michael Portesi was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Paul had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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 27, 2017 - June 7, 2018

W.R. HAMBRECHT + CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 45040
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 25, 2007 - June 26, 2009

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7665
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 3, 2002 - April 19, 2006

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2001 - October 2, 2001

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 2001 - May 1, 2001

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 2000 - February 5, 2001

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 1995 - February 1, 2000

HAMBRECHT & QUIST LLC

BD
CRD#: 940
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 3, 1994 - October 10, 1995

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

March 27, 1992 - June 15, 1994

VOLPE BROWN WHELAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18329
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 13, 1990 - April 20, 1990

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13051

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: 10/19/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/29/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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W.R. HAMBRECHT + CO., LLC
W.R. HAMBRECHT & CO., LLC | W.R. HAMBRECHT + CO., LLC | W.R. HAMBRECHT & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 45040 / SEC#: , 8-50935

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Withdrawn by SEC on 08/14/2018
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 05/24/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HAMBRECHT PARTNERS HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
AARON, STEVEN ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1298072
HULLAR, JOHN PAULCHAIRMAN & MANAGING PARTNER711679
YATES, EUGENE ALANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP2851324

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10
Civil Event3

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Company Information


W.R. HAMBRECHT + CO., LLC

CRD#: 45040

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