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DEIRDRE J PINO

DEIRDRE J. PINO

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES | Director of Operations & Registered Associate
Harrison, NY 10528
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CRD#: 2490430
DEIRDRE J PINO

Professional summary


DEIRDRE J PINO, who also goes by Deirdre Jill Luddy, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Harrison, New York.

DEIRDRE is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. DEIRDRE has 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.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Deirdre Jill Luddy

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 12, 2010 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 440 Mamaroneck Avenue 4th Floor, Harrison, NY, 10528
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


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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(2/12/2010)
RR
Florida
(2/12/2010)
RR
New York
(2/12/2010)

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
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 116681Harrison, NY 10528

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