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DEIRDRE J PINO

DEIRDRE J. PINO

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CRD#: 2490430
DEIRDRE J PINO

Professional summary


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DEIRDRE J PINO, who also goes by Deirdre Jill Luddy, was a registered financial professional .

DEIRDRE is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. DEIRDRE had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Deirdre Pino is the Director of Operations and is responsible for all operational and administrative functions at Hightower, including client service, account implementation, and managing day-to-day functions of the company. She has over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, 17 of which were spent at her previous firm, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Deirdre holds the Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses. Deirdre is a lifelong New Yorker and a serious New York Mets and Rangers fan. She currently resides in Brewster with her husband and two children.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Deirdre Jill Luddy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 12, 2010 - February 9, 2026

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116681
HARRISON, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - March 12, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 7, 1997 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 1, 1996 - March 7, 1997

AMERICORP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30405
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
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/6/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


HS
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Director of Operations & Registered AssociateCRD#: 116681

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