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Richard T. Jean

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CRD#: 2554110
RJ

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.

Richard Thomas Jean SR, who also goes by Dick Jean, Richard Thomas Jean, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Richard had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Dick Jean | Richard Thomas Jean

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

March 30, 2004 - December 10, 2008

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

January 2, 2002 - March 16, 2004

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 16, 1999 - January 2, 2002

PRIME CHARTER LTD.

BD
CRD#: 25668
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 7, 1997 - November 30, 1998

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1996 - May 12, 1997

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

December 14, 1994 - May 8, 1996

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
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: 1/24/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/13/1994
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

NS
NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION
LUDWIG INVESTMENTS, INC. | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 104065 / SEC#: , 8-52538

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

Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Virginia since 12/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC.OWNER
BUDDIE, GIOVINA ANNFINOP/COO/ TREASURER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1997691
CASOLARO, THOMAS JOSEPHCO-CEO & CHAIRMAN1812805
CHAMPION, CHAD DANASENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING AND EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS3038162
ROBLES, VICTOR MANUELFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4490918
SPITLER, ROBERT PENDELTONCO-CEO/FINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / CCO4050312

Disclosures

Regulatory Event33
Arbitration4

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Company Information

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 104065

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