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Joanne L. Thornton

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CRD#: 2615612
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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.

Joanne L. Thornton, who also goes by Joanne Michele Liebenguth, Joanne Liebenguth Thornton, was a registered financial professional .

Joanne is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Joanne had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 16, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joanne Michele Liebenguth | Joanne Liebenguth Thornton

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

November 18, 2011 - February 4, 2013

GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40638
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

November 1, 2010 - November 2, 2010

COWEN PRIME SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 153397
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

November 1, 2010 - December 1, 2011

MF GLOBAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 6731
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

March 20, 2009 - November 2, 2010

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

November 10, 2004 - March 12, 2009

STANFORD GROUP COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 39285
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

September 3, 2000 - November 9, 2004

UBS CAPITAL MARKETS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 2692
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 1, 1996 - November 9, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 18, 1995 - November 1, 1996

LYNCH, JONES & RYAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 3198
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: 6/19/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 10/2/1996
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC
GUGGENHEIM CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | LINKS SECURITIES LLC | LINKS SECURITIES INC. | GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 40638 / SEC#: , 8-49107

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


Main Address
330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
330 Madison Avenue 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(212) 518-9200
Established
Delaware since 01/29/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LINKS HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
GUGGENHEIM MANAGER, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
LOWERY WHILLE, TRACYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2872693
MILLSTEIN, JAMES E.CO-CHARIMAN4270577
SCHWARTZ, ALAN DAVIDCO-CHAIRMAN416184
SCHWARTZ, ANDREW JONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5121914
TSOU, SUSANFINOP & PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6187001
VAN LITH, MARK ALANCHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2263510
WINICK, HOWARD NEILPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1871689

Disclosures


Regulatory Event10

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Company Information


GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 40638

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