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Richard A. Ward

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES
SYOSSET, NY 11791-4510
CRD#: 2492064
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Richard A WardDAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES

Professional summary


Richard A Ward, who also goes by Richard A Ward Jr, Richard Aloysius Ward, Richard Aloysius Ward Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Syosset, New York.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


Richard A Ward Jr | Richard Aloysius Ward | Richard Aloysius Ward Jr

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

March 23, 2026 - Present

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 477 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, NY 11791-4510
BD
CRD#: 5397
SYOSSET, NY
Past

August 16, 2019 - January 24, 2024

ABN AMRO SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 151796
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 2015 - February 28, 2019

GLOBAL FRONTERA MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 144634
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 14, 2015 - August 13, 2015

MARTEL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 159049
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

November 23, 1999 - May 28, 2013

NABSECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47390
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 1996 - September 16, 1999

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 1, 1994 - September 18, 1996

CHEMICAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 36312
Past

July 29, 1994 - August 1, 1994

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, 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
New Jersey
(3/24/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/24/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.
DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.
DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 5397 / SEC#: , 8-20746

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


Main Address
477 Jericho Tpke P.o.box 9006, Syosset, NY 11791-9006
Mailing Address
477 Jericho Tpke P.o.box 9006, Syosset, NY 11791-9006
Phone number
(516) 921-4200
Established
New York since 11/06/1975
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LERNER, DAVIDSHAREHOLDER307120
HOLEMAN, ALLEN BERNARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1060910
SANTOS, ERIKA VALERIAFINOP6218921
WALCOE, MARTIN KEVINPRESIDENT1593935

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration19

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Company Information


DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 5397Syosset, NY 11791-4510

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