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Kristina L. Bartscht

STRATCAP SECURITIES
Largo, FL
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CRD#: 2211788
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Professional summary

Kristina Lynn Bartscht, who also goes by Kristina L Font, Kris Mackowiak, Kristina Lynn Mackowiak, is a registered financial professional currently at STRATCAP SECURITIES, LLC located in Largo, Florida and FIRSTRADE SECURITIES INC. located in Largo, Florida.

Kristina is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Kristina has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Kristina L Font | Kris Mackowiak | Kristina Lynn Mackowiak

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

November 5, 2024 - Present

STRATCAP SECURITIES, LLC

Office #2: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2050, New York, NY 10112
BD
CRD#: 151152
Largo, FL
Current

April 30, 2025 - Present

FIRSTRADE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 16843
Largo, FL
Current

August 4, 2025 - Present

DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 950 Third Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 131338
New York, NY
Past

August 4, 2025 - August 5, 2025

HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 36026
RENSSELAER, NY
Past

February 8, 2023 - August 1, 2024

ACRETRADER FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 320820
Fayetteville, AR
Past

January 28, 2021 - October 31, 2025

PERFORMANCE TRUST CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36155
Largo, FL
Past

May 4, 2020 - September 6, 2024

FIRST AVENUE

BD
CRD#: 145860
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 2019 - April 3, 2020

IFP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297287
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 27, 2016 - September 13, 2019

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155584
Largo, FL
Past

July 27, 2016 - September 13, 2019

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 29, 2007 - June 30, 2016

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

December 8, 2004 - July 25, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

September 26, 2000 - December 1, 2000

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

April 11, 2000 - December 17, 2003

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
HARRISON, NY
Past

October 28, 1998 - June 4, 2007

AFSG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18374
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 3, 1997 - July 25, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 29, 1996 - January 20, 1997

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(11/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/5/2024)
RR
New York
(8/4/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/27/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/3/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/26/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/28/1996
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC
DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC | RCG, LLC

CRD#: 131338 / SEC#: , 8-66448

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

Main Address
950 Third Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
950 Third Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 508-7110
Established
New York since 01/15/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DRAKE STAR HOLDINGS LLCSOLE MEMBER
BEDROSIAN, GREGORY RONALDCEO2279671
JOHNSON, MATTHEW HORTONMANAGING PARTNER2179618
JOHNSON, NATHAN RAYMONDMANAGING PARTNER4192478
RYAN, KIMBERLY ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND FINOP4316310
TURINO, JAMES GERARDPARTNER

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Company Information

DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 131338Largo, FL

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