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David M. Fine

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CRD#: 2632077
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David Mayer Colman Fine was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. David had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 56 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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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

November 28, 2014 - July 26, 2016

MERRIMAN CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18296
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 20, 2012 - March 5, 2013

KOYOTE TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 149672
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 26, 2007 - February 4, 2008

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 25, 2005 - November 8, 2005

SCREAMING EAGLE TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126125
ORINDA, CA
Past

July 10, 2002 - October 8, 2002

COWEN PRIME SERVICES TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 23857
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 9, 2000 - June 18, 2002

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 24, 1998 - July 6, 1999

CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 24790
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: 12/11/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 8/17/2012
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination

Current Firm


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MERRIMAN CAPITAL, INC.
MERRIMAN & CO. | WESTERN CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP | SPIDER SECURITIES, INC. | RTX SECURITIES CORPORATION | MERRIMAN CURHAN FORD & CO. | MERRIMAN CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 18296 / SEC#: , 8-36420

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Terminated by SEC on 09/25/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
California since 06/26/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MERRIMAN HOLDINGS, INCPARENT COMPANY
PILTZ, ADRIANAPRESIDENT; CCO5066217
SCAMBIA, ELLEN MARIECFO1320993

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MERRIMAN CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 18296

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