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Geoffrey S. Benson
SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA
New York, NY 10172
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CRD#: 2090184
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Professional summary
Geoffrey Stuart Benson is a registered financial professional currently at SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. located in New York, New York.
Geoffrey is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Geoffrey has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 2, 2018 - Present
SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
Office #1: 277 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10172BD
CRD#: 28602
New York, NY
Past
October 2, 2019 - April 19, 2024
SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES CANADA, LTD.
BD
CRD#: 297706
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 1, 2008 - November 1, 2018
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 1, 2000 - October 1, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 29, 1999 - December 31, 1999
GLEACHER PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 47342
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 30, 1998 - June 29, 1999
NATWEST FINANCE INC.
BD
CRD#: 26125
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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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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Alabama(1/25/2021)
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Alaska(3/22/2021)
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Arizona(1/25/2021)
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Arkansas(3/22/2021)
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California(11/2/2018)
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Colorado(11/2/2018)
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Connecticut(11/2/2018)
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Delaware(11/2/2018)
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District of Columbia(11/2/2018)
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Florida(11/2/2018)
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Georgia(11/2/2018)
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Hawaii(11/2/2018)
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Idaho(2/10/2022)
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Illinois(11/2/2018)
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Indiana(11/23/2020)
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Iowa(11/2/2018)
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Kansas(11/2/2018)
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Kentucky(1/25/2021)
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Louisiana(12/13/2020)
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Maine(11/2/2018)
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Maryland(11/2/2018)
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Massachusetts(11/2/2018)
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Michigan(11/2/2018)
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Minnesota(1/25/2021)
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Mississippi(1/25/2021)
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Missouri(11/2/2018)
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Montana(2/10/2022)
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Nebraska(2/10/2022)
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Nevada(1/17/2021)
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New Hampshire(1/25/2021)
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New Jersey(11/2/2018)
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New Mexico(11/2/2018)
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New York(11/2/2018)
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North Carolina(11/2/2018)
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North Dakota(1/25/2021)
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Ohio(11/2/2018)
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Oklahoma(1/25/2021)
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Oregon(1/25/2021)
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Pennsylvania(11/2/2018)
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Rhode Island(1/25/2021)
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South Carolina(1/25/2021)
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South Dakota(3/22/2021)
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Tennessee(11/2/2018)
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Texas(11/2/2018)
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Utah(3/22/2021)
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Vermont(1/25/2021)
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Virginia(11/2/2018)
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Washington(11/2/2018)
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West Virginia(1/25/2021)
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Wisconsin(11/2/2018)
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Wyoming(2/10/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
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NYSE Arca, Inc.
Current Firm
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SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. | SUMITOMO BANK SECURITIES, INC. | SMBC SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 28602 / SEC#: , 8-43852
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
277 Park Avenue Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10172
Mailing Address
277 Park Avenue Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10172
Phone number
(212) 224-5300
Established
Delaware since 08/08/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SMBC AMERICAS HOLDINGS, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| ASHBY, SCOTT ALLEN | PRESIDENT, CEO, DIRECTOR, CO-HEAD OF COVERAGE & CAPITAL MARKETS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 2883181 |
| DAVISON, RICHARD PATRICK | DIRECTOR | 4890514 |
| EISENBERG, RICHARD ALLAN | DEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CO-HEAD OF COVERAGE & CAPITAL MARKETS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 3118461 |
| ISHIKAWA, TSUKASA | DEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 7948966 |
| KAWARA, AKIHIRO | DEPUTY HEAD OF GLOBAL MARKETS, AMERICAS, DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD | 7471377 |
| KEE, DAVID | DEPUTY PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 6238539 |
| KIM, SANGJOON | CHIEF RISK OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 2545295 |
| KRANZ, AVERY H | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 2795963 |
| NONAKA, MASAHITO | HEAD OF GLOBAL MARKETS, AMERICAS, DEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 7221513 |
| OISHI, SHUMPEI | DEPUTY PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 6100774 |
| PIETRO, BRIAN | FINOP, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 5323643 |
| TUN, NATHAN | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5551828 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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