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Michael J. Richardson

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CRD#: 2578415
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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 John Richardson JR, who also goes by Michael John Richardson III, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael John Richardson Iii

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

April 19, 2002 - September 25, 2002

SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.

BD
CRD#: 26816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 28, 2000 - January 19, 2001

MERIT CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30576
WESTPORT, CT
Past

October 13, 1999 - June 21, 2000

DALTON KENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38813
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 1998 - October 19, 1999

THE THERMOPYLAE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 1997 - January 2, 1998

R.D. WHITE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7011
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 1995 - May 16, 1997

FIRST CAMBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 21846
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 8, 1995 - December 19, 1995

PARAGON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18555
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

May 18, 1995 - November 20, 1995

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17341
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

April 20, 1995 - May 15, 1995

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/14/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.
SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD. | SHOCKET SECURITIES, A DIVISION OF SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD. | SANDS BROTHERS MITCHELL & CO., LIMITED

CRD#: 26816 / SEC#: , 8-42740

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/21/2004
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 05/16/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SANDS, MARTIN SCOTTCO-OWNER1186904
SANDS, STEVEN BRETTCHAIRMAN & SECRETARY730742
BENDELAC, ROGER EMILEPRESIDENT715445

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration16

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Company Information


SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.

CRD#: 26816

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