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Michael A. Sassano
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CRD#: 2327795
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Professional summary
Michael Anton Sassano III was barred by the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Prior to being barred, Michael had worked at 3 firms, which includes OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC., CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP., LEHMAN BROTHERS INC..
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Michael Sassano
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
January 3, 2003 - November 2, 2004
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 31, 1995 - January 3, 2003
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 26, 1993 - August 23, 1995
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
CAROLAN DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | REPARIAN PARTNERS, DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | PEARL STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT , DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & C | OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | OMEGA SERVICES PROGRAM | NEWBOLD'S INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FIRST OF MICHIGAN DIVISION | FAHNESTOCK DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAHNESTOCK & CO., INC. | FAHNESTOCK & CO. INC. | EDWARD A. VINER & CO., INC. | CRANBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
CRD#: 249 / SEC#: 801-887, 8-4077
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/9/1955 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
CAROLAN DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | REPARIAN PARTNERS, DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | PEARL STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT , DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & C | OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | OMEGA SERVICES PROGRAM | NEWBOLD'S INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FIRST OF MICHIGAN DIVISION | FAHNESTOCK DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC. | FAHNESTOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAHNESTOCK & CO., INC. | FAHNESTOCK & CO. INC. | EDWARD A. VINER & CO., INC. | CRANBROOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
CRD#: 249 / SEC#: 801-887, 8-4077
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/9/1955 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
85 Broad Street 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10004
Mailing Address
85 Broad Street 22nd Floor, Ny, NY 10004
Phone number
(212) 668-8000
Established
New York since 12/23/1954
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,883
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| VINER FINANCE INC. | PARENT CO. | |
| CASSIDY, THOMAS EDWARD | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 4502955 |
| GIORDANO, PETER JOHN | MANAGING DIRECTOR-CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 2921308 |
| HARRINGTON, EDWARD PATRICK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES | 2566682 |
| LOWENTHAL, ALBERT GRINSFELDER | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN-DIRECTOR-OWNS 100% OF PHASE II FIN'L | 313519 |
| LOWENTHAL, ROBERT STEVEN | CEO-PRESIDENT-DIRECTOR | 1639913 |
| MCNAMARA, DENNIS PATRICK | E.V.P./CLO/SECRETARY | 2938486 |
| MOLOKIE JR, LEON E | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1743402 |
| VALENTINO, DOMINIC THOMAS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6940515 |
| WATKINS, BRAD MICHAEL | DIRECTOR-EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT-CFO | 6319251 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 37,605 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 32,418,994,154 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 102 |
| Civil Event | 1 |
| Arbitration | 180 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 10/25/2023 | ||
| 02/24/2023 |
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