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Laurence T. Fell

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CRD#: 206026
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Professional summary


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Laurence Thomas Fell JR was a registered financial professional .

Laurence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. Laurence had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 8, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


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

May 30, 2002 - April 10, 2003

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 9, 1997 - May 31, 2000

M. J. WHITMAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27870
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 18, 1993 - June 25, 1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20
Past

April 2, 1992 - February 17, 1993

SECURITY DEALERS GUILD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28437
RYE BROOK, NY
Past

May 31, 1991 - October 1, 1991

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 26, 1989 - March 12, 1991

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1984 - May 4, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 1978 - June 26, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS KUHN LOEB INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7555
Past

January 14, 1974 - February 22, 1978

LEHMAN BROTHERS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 514
Past

October 16, 1968 - February 28, 1974

HAYDEN STONE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6567

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: 10/21/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/25/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681

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