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William E. Gaffken

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CRD#: 216324
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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.

William E Gaffken MR was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. William had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 00 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

June 14, 1968 - June 2, 2000

KINGSTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2446
KINGSTON, NY

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 5/17/1968
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


KS
KINGSTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
KINGSTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 2446 / SEC#: , 8-13895

BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/17/2002
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Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 04/22/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MACKINNON, ROBERT ALANSECRETARY-DIRECTOR1503657
DAVIS, JEAN LSHAREHOLDER4479746
FOSTER, CAPPY ALEXANDERPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR- PRIN211695
LOCILENTO, GRACE MARYV.P. - DIRECTOR- TREAS1382635

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Company Information


KINGSTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 2446

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