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Kevin C. Mcgrath

NEEDHAM & COMPANY
New York, NY 10177
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CRD#: 2275963
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Professional summary


Kevin Carroll Mcgrath is a registered financial advisor currently at NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC located in New York, New York.

Kevin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Kevin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1) Zanbato Inc.; Yes, investment related; 715 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043; Alternative Trading system for private companies; Capital Markets Advisory Committee member; Start date: May 2021; Hours/Month: less than 1 (10 hours per year); Hours during trading hours: 0; Advise Zanbato on product structure and development, six to eight committee members from broker-dealers on the platform. 2) Jimmy McGrath#7 Foundation; not investment related; 26 Captains Watch, Shelton, CT 06484; Non-Profit Foundation; President, Chief Executive Officer; Start date: November 2022; Hours/Month: 10; Hours during trading hours: 0; Manage and execute the foundation's mission statement, fundraising, selecting venues, identifying beneficiaries, and paying beneficiaries.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

August 8, 2019 - Present

NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16360
New York, NY
Current

July 17, 2019 - Present

NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16360
New York, NY
Past

July 24, 2009 - July 16, 2019

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
New York, NY
Past

November 20, 2006 - June 29, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 17, 2006 - June 29, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 11, 2006 - November 30, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 2, 2000 - November 30, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 2, 1993 - November 10, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 1993 - September 13, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
N&
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC. | NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 16360 / SEC#: 801-62735, 8-33772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Alabama
(7/23/2019)
RR
Alaska
(7/23/2019)
RR
Arizona
(7/17/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(7/17/2019)
RR
California
(7/17/2019)
RR
Colorado
(7/17/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(7/17/2019)
RR
Delaware
(7/30/2019)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/17/2019)
RR
Florida
(7/17/2019)
RR
Georgia
(7/17/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(7/25/2019)
RR
Idaho
(7/17/2019)
RR
Illinois
(7/17/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(8/8/2019)
RR
Indiana
(7/24/2019)
RR
Iowa
(7/17/2019)
RR
Kansas
(7/17/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(7/17/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(7/17/2019)
RR
Maine
(7/17/2019)
RR
Maryland
(7/17/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/17/2019)
RR
Michigan
(7/17/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(7/17/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(7/17/2019)
RR
Missouri
(7/17/2019)
RR
Montana
(7/17/2019)
RR
Nebraska
(7/17/2019)
RR
Nevada
(7/17/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/17/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(7/17/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(7/17/2019)
RR
New York
(7/17/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(7/17/2019)
RR
North Dakota
(7/17/2019)
RR
Ohio
(7/17/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/18/2019)
RR
Oregon
(7/17/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/17/2019)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/17/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/17/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(7/23/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(7/17/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(7/17/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/17/2019)
RR
Utah
(7/17/2019)
RR
Vermont
(7/17/2019)
RR
Virgin Islands
(7/17/2019)
RR
Virginia
(8/16/2019)
RR
Washington
(7/22/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(7/17/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/17/2019)
RR
Wyoming
(7/17/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/15/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/28/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


N&
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC
NEEDHAM & COMPANY, INC. | NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 16360 / SEC#: 801-62735, 8-33772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/12/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
Mailing Address
250 Park Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10177
Phone number
(212) 371-8300
Established
Delaware since 04/04/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
185

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEEDHAM HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
IACOVONE, JACK JAMESMANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO & HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING2877398
PRIOR, JOHN JOSEPH JRMANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO OF THE NEEDHAM GROUP, INC.1076802
ABBRUZZESE, JAMES MICHAELMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER & ACTING HEAD OF SALES2960715
FIORDALISO, ROBERT JOSEPHMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2518397
LAUFER, DAVID MICHAELMANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF TRADING & SALES TRADING4336854
MALIK, ANDREW JOSEPHMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN317860
MALLOY, JOHN PATRICKMANAGING DIRECTOR, CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH5322002
MALONEY, THOMAS ANTHONYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH2386331
MERLINO, SALVATORE ANTHONYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4397078

Disclosures


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Company Information


NEEDHAM & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 16360New York, NY 10177

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