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Mark E. Kaplan

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO.
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 2618079
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Professional summary


Mark Eliot Kaplan, who also goes by Mark E Kaplan, Mark Elliot Kaplan, is a registered financial professional currently at H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC located in New York, New York.

Mark is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 99TO, Series 57TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mark E Kaplan | Mark Elliot Kaplan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 14, 2025 - Present

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

Office #1: 430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022Office #2: 430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 375
New York, NY
Past

March 29, 2023 - April 11, 2025

CF SECURED, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285841
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 13, 2018 - May 27, 2020

CFWP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 170228
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 2018 - April 11, 2025

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 2004 - December 18, 2006

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 23, 2004 - July 27, 2017

SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128351
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 22, 2003 - April 26, 2004

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 3, 2000 - July 16, 2001

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC
H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC
H. C. WAINWRIGHT & CO. | WAINWRIGHT H C & CO INC | RODMAN & RENSHAW | H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC | H.C. WAINWRIGHT & CO., INC. | H.C WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

CRD#: 375 / SEC#: , 8-43115

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


Main Address
430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 356-0500
Established
Delaware since 04/10/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HCWHC INCSHAREHOLDER
KAPLAN, MARK ELIOTCEO2618079
KIRSCH, KENNETH JOHNCFO1671480
KIRSCH, KENNETH JOHNFINOP1671480
SILVERA, EDWARD DAVIDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER6216348
YANOW, JONATHAN TODDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6516303

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Company Information


H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

CRD#: 375New York, NY 10022

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