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Michael Stavalone

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CRD#: 2490917
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Michael Stavalone, who also goes by Michael John Stavalone, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 56 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael John Stavalone

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.

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Experience

Past

December 17, 2013 - October 9, 2014

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 2011 - August 10, 2011

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148117
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 2010 - December 3, 2010

PT TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152086
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

May 15, 2009 - October 27, 2009

INFINIUM SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 132128
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 20, 2008 - March 5, 2009

VTRADER PRO, LLC

BD
CRD#: 131920
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 17, 2008 - July 25, 2008

KELLOGG CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118790
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 2007 - November 19, 2007

ATP TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 130486
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

September 14, 2006 - November 30, 2006

ATP TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 130486
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

December 10, 2004 - September 27, 2006

G.S. TRADING PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130756
WILMETTE, IL
Past

March 2, 2004 - December 3, 2004

KELLOGG CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 35032
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 2003 - March 10, 2004

TAHOE TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45549
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 1/10/2014
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/16/2008
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WP
WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC
WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 148117 / SEC#: , 8-67986

BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/06/2015
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Established
Delaware since 07/09/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WTS PTG HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
CLARK, CHESTER EDMONDCEO2486219
DISCENZA, PETER VINCENT JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4386342
JONES, WILLIAM RUSSELLOPERATIONS MANAGER2948251
LI, XIAOYANFINOP4465893

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Company Information

WTS PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 148117

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