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Ira R. Fortgang

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CRD#: 2525973
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Professional summary


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Ira Russell Fortgang was a registered financial professional .

Ira is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Ira had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 25 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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None

Experience


Past

October 8, 2007 - October 12, 2012

OSCAR GRUSS & SON INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 2091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 2002 - August 1, 2007

FARINA & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32830
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 27, 2001 - February 26, 2002

LABRANCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7432
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 2001 - November 16, 2001

LABRANCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7432
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 5, 2001 - May 13, 2002

GALWAY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 33211
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 4, 2000 - October 5, 2001

LEE SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 33079
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 2000 - November 30, 2000

J.H. HEFFERNAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 48003
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 1996 - July 22, 1996

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 5, 1995 - May 28, 1996

MURPHEY, MARSEILLES, SMITH & NAMMACK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18032
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 18, 1995 - May 11, 1999

M.S. FARRELL & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24232
SYOSSET, NY
Past

December 2, 1994 - January 11, 1995

JOSEPH STEVENS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 35459
BROOKLYN, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/7/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/3/2007
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 25
Date: 1/20/2000
NYSE Trading Assistant Examination

Current Firm


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OSCAR GRUSS & SON INCORPORATED
CHURCHILL CAPITAL NY | OSCAR GRUSS & SON, INCORPORATED | OSCAR GRUSS & SON INCORPORATED | MAKOR OG NY

CRD#: 2091 / SEC#: , 8-22371

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
10 East 53rd Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
10 East 53rd Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 419-4000
Established
New York since 10/03/1977
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MAKOR PARTNERS LIMITEDSHAREHOLDER
ANREDER, LAURA ELLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1325698
LANDAU, DANIELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP4671417

Disclosures


Regulatory Event26
Arbitration5
Judgment/Lien13

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Company Information


OSCAR GRUSS & SON INCORPORATED

CRD#: 2091

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