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Gerard J. Benares

CG COMPASS (USA) LLC
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 2031717
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Professional summary

Gerard John Benares, who also goes by Gerard C Benares, Gerard John Manuel Clemente Benares, is a registered financial professional currently at CG COMPASS (USA) LLC located in New York, New York.

Gerard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Gerard has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 99 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Gerard C Benares | Gerard John Manuel Clemente Benares

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 20, 2012 - Present

CG COMPASS (USA) LLC

Office #1: 590 Madison Ave 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 129837
New York, NY
Past

January 29, 1993 - April 24, 1996

LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 2528
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99
Date: 9/19/2012
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/1/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CC
CG COMPASS (USA) LLC
CG COMPASS (USA) LLC

CRD#: 129837 / SEC#: , 8-66263

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

Main Address
590 Madison Ave 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
590 Madison Ave 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 355-7630
Established
Delaware since 10/01/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
COMPASS GROUP HOLDINGS INC.OWNER
ALVAREZ, ENRIQUEFINOP4622342
ALVIZUA, PEDRO GERARDOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6441839
ROJAS PROVENZALI, HECTOR ARTUROCEO & EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE6290965

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Company Information

CG COMPASS (USA) LLC

CRD#: 129837New York, NY 10022

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