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Robert L. Degowin

YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
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CRD#: 2178628
RD

Professional summary

Robert Louis Degowin is a registered financial professional currently at YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC located in Mamaroneck, New York.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Robert has worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 82TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 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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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 13, 2021 - Present

YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 141 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
BD
CRD#: 150443
Mamaroneck, NY
Past

April 9, 2020 - April 8, 2021

STILLPOINT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133146
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 26, 2018 - April 12, 2018

COLORADO FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104343
CENTENNIAL, CO
Past

December 29, 2015 - January 27, 2016

XNERGY FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 144436
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 30, 2009 - December 31, 2013

INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP

RIA
CRD#: 108208
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 30, 2009 - December 31, 2013

WORLD CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37
DENVER, CO
Past

November 8, 2005 - April 11, 2007

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
ENCINITAS, CA
Past

October 7, 2005 - April 11, 2007

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
ENCINITAS, CA
Past

October 14, 2003 - February 3, 2005

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

June 6, 2002 - December 31, 2002

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

January 31, 2002 - September 26, 2002

CLEMENTS COMPANY INVESTMENT ADVISORS

BD
CRD#: 47000
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 11, 2001 - March 13, 2002

ANDREW GARRETT INC.

BD
CRD#: 29931
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 4, 2001 - December 10, 2001

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past

May 7, 2001 - September 14, 2001

WILLOW COVE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 107824
WINNECONNE, WI
Past

August 31, 2000 - April 18, 2001

HAMPTON-PORTER, INVESTMENT BANKERS, A CALIFORNIA LLC

BD
CRD#: 42949
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 27, 1998 - September 28, 2000

STOCKTON EQUITIES GROUP

BD
CRD#: 18262
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 12, 1996 - January 14, 1997

FIRST SECURITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24035
KINGSTON, PA
Past

February 15, 1996 - October 18, 1996

RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7839
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1995 - January 25, 1996

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 11, 1995 - June 20, 1995

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

November 28, 1994 - January 17, 1995

TRADEWAY SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29794
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

December 6, 1991 - December 9, 1992

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

RR
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.

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Arizona
(1/30/2025)
RR
California
(8/13/2021)
RR
Colorado
(9/25/2023)
RR
Illinois
(7/10/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(5/9/2024)
RR
Nevada
(8/17/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/16/2024)
RR
Texas
(8/13/2021)
RR
Utah
(4/9/2024)
RR
Washington
(9/17/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(8/7/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/3/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/6/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 7/28/2020
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/12/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/4/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 5/7/1999
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/23/1998
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

YA
YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC
YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 150443 / SEC#: , 8-68260

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

Main Address
141 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Mailing Address
141 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Phone number
(914) 777-0100
Established
Delaware since 05/08/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORMANEK, PETER JAMESMANAGING MEMBER
FORMANEK, PETER JAMESFINANCIAL PRINCIPAL
FORMANEK, PETER JAMESCFO
FORMANEK, PETER JAMESCCO, AMLCO

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Company Information

YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 150443Mamaroneck, NY 10543

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