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Gerald W. Russell

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CRD#: 2263281
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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.

Gerald William Russell, who also goes by Gerald W Russell, was a registered financial professional .

Gerald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Gerald had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Gerald W Russell

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

January 29, 2013 - January 17, 2018

ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 146122
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 2, 2012 - September 12, 2012

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
CALABASAS, CA
Past

September 14, 2011 - December 21, 2011

T3 TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154431
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 11, 2011 - July 29, 2011

VANGUARD CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 22081
DEL MAR, CA
Past

September 22, 2006 - November 25, 2008

UNX LLC

BD
CRD#: 46145
BURBANK, CA
Past

June 1, 2004 - September 13, 2006

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

March 3, 2003 - June 9, 2004

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

November 7, 2002 - March 3, 2003

RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 33848
MONTEBELLO, NY
Past

May 2, 2002 - November 14, 2002

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 1999 - March 11, 2002

VANGUARD CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 22081
DEL MAR, CA
Past

September 16, 1998 - January 21, 1999

PERSHING ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 36671
JERSEY CITY, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/22/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/17/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION CLEARING, INC.
APEX PRO | ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION CLEARING, INC.

CRD#: 146122 / SEC#: , 8-67790

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/04/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 11/02/2007
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
APEX FINTECH SOLUTIONS INC.OWNER
BECKERMAN, JARREDFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6683745
BRENNAN, WILLIAM ROBERTPRESIDENT & CEO2447538
COPPOLETTA, JAY CHRISTIANBOARD MEMBER6049053
RAY, TERRY DAVIDPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5295510
ROBBINS, JOHN FRANKLYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1967073
SPRINGER, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELCFO, CAO1814987

Disclosures


Regulatory Event61

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Company Information


ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION CLEARING, INC.

CRD#: 146122

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