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John F. Eckstein

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CRD#: 2366779
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Francis Eckstein, who also goes by John Francis Eckstein IV, John Eckstein, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. John had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 3 and Series 30 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Francis Eckstein Iv | John Eckstein

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 25, 2014 - March 18, 2015

LAKEWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168407
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 3, 2013 - August 13, 2025

ASTOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169679
New York, NY
Past

August 6, 2013 - April 10, 2014

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 7, 2011 - August 20, 2013

ASTOR ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116408
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
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 7/8/2015
NFA Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm


LI
LAKEWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
ASTOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LAKEWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 168407 / SEC#: 801-79246

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Contact information


Main Address
111 S Wacker Drive Suite 3950, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
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# of Employees

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Company Information


LAKEWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 168407

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