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Jonathan B. Shearer

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CRD#: 2258920
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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.

Jonathan Beatty Shearer, who also goes by Johnny Shearer, Jon Shearer, was a registered financial professional .

Jonathan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Jonathan had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Johnny Shearer | Jon Shearer

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

August 1, 2014 - August 17, 2017

CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147566
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 8, 2014 - August 7, 2014

MERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 158884
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 23, 2013 - February 20, 2014

CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147566
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 2011 - April 23, 2013

MERUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 158884
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2010 - October 21, 2011

ECHOTRADE LLC

BD
CRD#: 42239
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 3, 2009 - August 31, 2010

KOYOTE TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 149672
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2005 - October 8, 2009

SCHOTTENFELD GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 128103
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 29, 1995 - December 5, 2003

SCHONFELD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23304
JERICHO, NY
Past

August 10, 1993 - July 26, 1995

YORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8056
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 23, 1993 - July 29, 1993

T.R. WINSTON & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10571
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

August 3, 1992 - July 27, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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: 8/19/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/8/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC
CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147566 / SEC#: , 8-67915

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


Main Address
27 Union Square West 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Mailing Address
27 Union Square West 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Phone number
(646) 597-6100
Established
Delaware since 05/30/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CHIMCAP HOLDINGS LLCMEMBER
GERSTENBLATT, JARED SCOTTMANAGING PARTNER3080361
GRIMALDI, CHRISTOPHER JAYSONCCO / MANAGING PARTNER2676681
PETERS, ROBERT WILLIAMFINOP1704577

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Company Information


CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147566

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