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Kim Cesario

BAY CREST PARTNERS
New York, NY 10005
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CRD#: 2256087
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Professional summary

Kim Cesario, who also goes by Kim Lekacos Cecario, Kim Lekacos Cesario, Kim Lekacos, is a registered financial professional currently at BAY CREST PARTNERS, LLC located in New York, New York.

Kim is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Kim has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3, Series 72, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Kim Lekacos Cecario | Kim Lekacos Cesario | Kim Lekacos

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 18, 2023 - Present

BAY CREST PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 40 Wall Street 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10005
BD
CRD#: 39944
New York, NY
Past

November 9, 2022 - August 2, 2023

BROADRIDGE BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114212
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 2011 - October 31, 2022

DEALERWEB LLC

BD
CRD#: 19662
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

August 23, 2002 - October 7, 2011

RAFFERTY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23682
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

February 1, 2002 - August 26, 2002

ICAP SECURITIES USA LLC

BD
CRD#: 19739
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 10, 1997 - January 25, 2002

ICAP SECURITIES USA LLC

BD
CRD#: 19739
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 30, 1997 - December 3, 1997

LYNCH, JONES & RYAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 3198
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 1997 - June 23, 1997

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 30, 1993 - March 17, 1997

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 1993 - September 30, 1993

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 18, 1993 - July 7, 1993

CRT GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 19774

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
New York
(9/18/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/16/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 8/24/2024
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/14/1993
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BC
BAY CREST PARTNERS, LLC
AFC PARTNERS, LLC | BAY CREST PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 39944 / SEC#: , 8-48931

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

Main Address
40 Wall Street 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
40 Wall Street 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 480-1400
Established
New York since 12/20/1994
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (26 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FREEDOM HOLDING GROUP, LLCSOLE LLC MEMBER
CARBONARA, LISACCO5227955
MULLIGAN, WILLIAM PETER JR.GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, LLC MANAGER, CEO1614209
SCHEUERMANN, JOSEPH PHILIPCOO3273673
SCHEUERMANN, JOSEPH PHILIPPFO, POO, FINOP3273673
WEISS, NICHOLAS DANIELROP2856151

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Company Information

BAY CREST PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 39944New York, NY 10005

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