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David H. Shapiro

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CRD#: 2586431
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Professional summary


David Harris Shapiro was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Prior to being barred, David had worked at 3 firms, which includes AGS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., FIRST UNITED EQUITIES CORPORATION, A. R. BARON & CO. INC..

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Experience


Past

October 21, 1996 - June 25, 1997

AGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 38006
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 13, 1995 - August 6, 1996

FIRST UNITED EQUITIES CORPORATION

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CRD#: 36398
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1995 - October 4, 1995

A. R. BARON & CO., INC.

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CRD#: 29285
NEW YORK, NY

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Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 3/24/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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AGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
AGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 38006 / SEC#: , 8-48040

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Cancelled by SEC on 09/22/1998
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Established
Illinois since 12/14/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
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Company Information


AGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 38006

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