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Ward G. Chann

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CRD#: 2186990
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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.

Ward Gon Chann, who also goes by Ward Gon Chann, was a registered financial professional .

Ward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Ward had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ward Gon Chann

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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Experience


Past

May 30, 2022 - October 6, 2022

AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147763
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 2011 - July 25, 2012

COASTAL TRADE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148246
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

March 30, 2010 - May 20, 2010

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 2, 2009 - March 17, 2010

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

June 3, 2008 - September 10, 2009

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 17, 2006 - June 11, 2008

ECHOTRADE LLC

BD
CRD#: 42239
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 15, 2002 - December 10, 2002

LEGEND MERCHANT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5155
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1992 - April 29, 1993

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
Past

October 28, 1991 - February 12, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
Past

October 28, 1991 - February 12, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

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: 6/21/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 5/28/2022
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AS
AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC
AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147763 / SEC#: , 8-67932

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


Main Address
148 Madison Ave 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Mailing Address
148 Madison Ave 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Phone number
(212) 217-2800
Established
Delaware since 05/14/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVATAR TRADING GROUP, LLCHOLDING CO.
DEETER, MISHA BODHIMEMBER5132163
BROWSKI, ANDREW CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5778834
HOLLAND, RAYMOND FCO-MANAGING MEMBER5509397
KATHWARI, OMAR FAROOQCO-MANAGING MEMBER5509343
SLOAN NOWAK, JACQUELINE LEEFINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2717305

Disclosures


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Company Information


AVATAR SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147763

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