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Paul S. Shechter

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CRD#: 2589423
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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.

Paul Stuart Shechter, who also goes by Paul Stuart Schecter, Paul Stuart Shecter, Paul Shecter, was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Paul had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paul Stuart Schecter | Paul Stuart Shecter | Paul Shecter

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

June 10, 2011 - October 4, 2011

OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104255
HAPPAUGE, NY
Past

June 20, 2005 - May 6, 2010

ITRADEDIRECT.COM CORP

BD
CRD#: 18281
FARMINGVILLE, NY
Past

March 18, 2003 - June 15, 2005

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 3, 2003 - April 11, 2003

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

July 27, 2000 - December 31, 2002

MILESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43295
BOHEMIA, NY
Past

September 10, 1998 - August 9, 2000

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 1997 - September 14, 1998

SEABOARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 755
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Past

May 15, 1997 - August 25, 1997

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past

October 28, 1996 - February 7, 1997

MORGAN GRANT CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 28595
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

March 31, 1996 - October 31, 1996

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past

August 11, 1995 - February 20, 1996

STERLING FOSTER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36052
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

May 10, 1995 - July 20, 1995

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1995 - May 11, 1995

STERLING FOSTER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36052
UNIONDALE, 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: 5/9/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


OF
OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
GRANITE SECURITIES LLC | OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | GRANITE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 104255 / SEC#: , 8-52756

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 08/12/2014
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 11/19/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OBSIDIAN CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
KRIM, ALAN MITCHELLCFO/FINOP2785337
LENZA, TOBIAS ANTHONYINVESTMENT BANKER2279825
TELFER, JOHN DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1099745

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration9

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Company Information


OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 104255

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