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Paul E. Duffy

FIRST SOUTHERN
Miami, FL 33131
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CRD#: 2227111
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Professional summary


Paul Edward Duffy is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC located in Miami, Florida.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 29, 2024 - Present

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

Office #1: 777 Brickell Ave Suite 522, Miami, FL 33131
BD
CRD#: 282756
Miami, FL
Past

August 30, 2017 - January 13, 2020

INSIGNEO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282589
MIAMI, FL
Past

August 4, 2017 - January 13, 2020

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29249
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 5, 2009 - December 31, 2018

NORTHEAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 117567
MIAMI, FL
Past

July 22, 2008 - December 31, 2018

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25996
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 13, 2004 - July 8, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

July 1, 2003 - July 8, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

September 11, 1996 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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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RR
Florida
(9/24/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/31/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 10/23/1998
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FS
FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC
ESH CAPITAL, LLC | GLOBAL SILICON VALLEY SECURITIES LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756 / SEC#: , 8-69733

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


Main Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Mailing Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Phone number
(770) 777-9373
Established
Puerto Rico since 02/24/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BENT, INC.SHAREHOLDER
HEEHAW INC.SHAREHOLDER
VSPR, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PAGAN MARXUACH, RAFAEL ANTONIOOWNER2863850
HAWK, WILLIAM HEATHPRESIDENT/CEO/MANAGING MEMBER2494928
JACKELS, STEPHANIE KANEFINOP/PFO5928877
JONES, SHARON DOSTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3124470
SFYRIS, VASILEIOS ALEXIOSMANAGING MEMBER/POO4026992

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Company Information


FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756Miami, FL 33131

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