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Herman A. Laret

FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL
TAMPA, FL 33602
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CRD#: 2289739
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Professional summary

Herman August Laret is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL located in Tampa, Florida.

Herman is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Herman has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 24, 2023 - Present

FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL

Office #1: 2915 N. Boulevard Suite A, Tampa, FL 33602
BD
CRD#: 14432
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 27, 2016 - June 5, 2017

FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 14432
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 8, 2005 - June 30, 2014

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 1998 - April 19, 2002

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 26, 1998 - August 19, 1998

NIKKO ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 824
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 13, 1997 - September 26, 1997

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 14, 1996 - January 15, 1997

ROSENTHAL GLOBAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19721
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 20, 1995 - July 24, 1996

CITICORP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7474
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 4, 1992 - May 3, 1995

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
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
California
(5/29/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/29/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/29/2024)
RR
Nevada
(7/8/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(7/23/2024)
RR
New York
(12/7/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/3/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/4/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/7/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/5/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/12/2016
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/7/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/23/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FL
FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL
FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL | FIRST LIBERTIES SECURITIES,INC. | FIRST LIBERTIES SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14432 / SEC#: , 8-30673

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

Main Address
2915 N. Boulevard Suite A, Tampa, FL 33602
Mailing Address
2915 N. Boulevard Suite A, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone number
(917) 639-5451
Established
New York since 10/12/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PELION FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.OWNER
BERGMAN, HILARY GUYDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, FINOP, AMLCO, & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1834738

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FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL

CRD#: 14432Tampa, FL 33602

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