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Richard F. Beston

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CRD#: 2100174
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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.

Richard Francis Beston JR, who also goes by Richard F Beston Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Richard had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard F Beston 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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None

Experience


Past

October 29, 2014 - November 14, 2014

RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132995
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

May 7, 2012 - February 4, 2013

RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132995
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

September 25, 2006 - November 18, 2008

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 3, 2005 - March 29, 2012

RM ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134323
ELMHURST, IL
Past

March 18, 2005 - May 18, 2010

RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132995
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 24, 2004 - April 15, 2005

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL
Past

June 17, 2004 - August 16, 2004

DELANO GROUP SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 47619
WILMETTE, IL
Past

December 4, 2003 - July 2, 2004

DUPONT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42305
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 2003 - November 12, 2003

FBR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108883
ARLINGTON , VA
Past

January 17, 2003 - April 14, 2003

FRIEDMAN BILLINGS RAMSEY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 107220
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

July 15, 2002 - September 25, 2003

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 20, 2000 - July 16, 2002

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 23, 1999 - September 20, 2000

TRADE.COM ONLINE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36189
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 1999 - July 13, 1999

NEWEDGE USA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36118
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 25, 1994 - December 14, 1998

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 22, 1994 - October 27, 1994

CLAYTON BROWN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3664
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 25, 1991 - December 21, 1993

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 1990 - July 24, 1991

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/29/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/22/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RS
RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC
RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 132995 / SEC#: , 8-66667

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


Main Address
2000 Salzedo Street, #1218 Attn: Rainmaker Securities, Llc, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mailing Address
382 Ne 191st St. #86647 #86647, Miami, FL 33179-3899
Phone number
(888) 333-1091
Established
Delaware since 03/09/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAINMAKER GROUP HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
ANDERSON, GLEN WAYNEPRESIDENT5030000
CIOFFI, DOMINIC CHARLESCCO6505600

Disclosures


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Company Information


RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 132995

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