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Adam T. Surkis

HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
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CRD#: 2473942
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Professional summary

Adam Todd Surkis is a registered financial professional currently at HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Adam is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Adam has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 25 and Series 55 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

January 17, 2020 - Present

HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

Office #1: 401 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 1630, Chicago, IL 60611
BD
CRD#: 282060
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 20, 2016 - January 18, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

October 20, 2016 - January 18, 2018

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Schaumburg, IL
Past

October 20, 2016 - January 18, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

September 25, 2015 - October 20, 2016

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

October 12, 2013 - October 19, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

November 11, 2008 - September 18, 2009

G-2 TRADING,LLC

BD
CRD#: 44018
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 10, 2002 - April 24, 2008

JSF SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 32741
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 16, 2002 - June 10, 2002

JEFFERIES EXECUTION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 867
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 2001 - January 14, 2002

LAWRENCE HELFANT LLC

BD
CRD#: 32829
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 10, 1999 - July 11, 2001

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA

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
Illinois
(2/21/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/17/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/12/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/18/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/11/2013
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 25
Date: 4/30/2002
NYSE Trading Assistant Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/4/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HC
HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC
HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 282060 / SEC#: , 8-69699

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

Main Address
401 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 1630, Chicago, IL 60611
Mailing Address
401 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 1630, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone number
(847) 504-3270
Established
Delaware since 03/09/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HILCO VALUATION SERVICES, LLCMEMBER
KAUP, ERIC WARDSECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL6584047
KLEIN, RICHARD SCOTTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2388649
LENART, BRIAN DOUGLASCCO, AMLCO, FINOP736107

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Company Information

HILCO CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC

CRD#: 282060Chicago, IL 60611

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