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Jose Rafael Elias-linero

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CRD#: 2643068
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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.

Jose Rafael Elias-linero, who also goes by Rafael Elias, Jose Rafael Elias-linero, Rafael Jose Elias-linero, Rafael Jose Eliaslinero, Rafael Elias-linero, was a registered financial professional .

Jose Rafael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Jose Rafael had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 86, Series 16, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Rafael Elias | Jose Rafael Elias-Linero | Rafael Jose Elias-Linero | Rafael Jose Eliaslinero | Rafael Elias-Linero

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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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Experience

Past

January 17, 2024 - March 13, 2024

CASTLE PLACEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 189511
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 11, 2022 - December 14, 2022

BANCTRUST SECURITIES USA

BD
CRD#: 313116
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 2021 - March 11, 2022

MARCO POLO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 46561
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 19, 2020 - April 5, 2021

STONEX FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 45993
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 6, 2017 - March 16, 2020

GLOBAL FRONTERA MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 144634
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 3, 2015 - June 16, 2017

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2011 - August 12, 2015

CREDIT AGRICOLE SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 190
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 12, 2010 - December 6, 2010

GLOBAL FRONTERA MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 144634
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 11, 2006 - January 21, 2010

KNIGHT LIBERTAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 124790
GREENWICH, CT
Past

April 2, 2004 - September 12, 2006

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 2, 2003 - March 19, 2004

DEBTTRADERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 102120
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 26, 2001 - April 8, 2003

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 1999 - October 5, 2000

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 22, 1995 - October 5, 1999

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
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: 2/15/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 11/12/2008
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 86
Date: 10/29/2008
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 10/12/2001
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/21/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/29/2010
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CP
CASTLE PLACEMENT, LLC
CASTLE PLACEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 189511 / SEC#: , 8-69612

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

Main Address
1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Phone number
(212) 418-1180
Established
Delaware since 03/13/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CASTLE PLACEMENT GROUP LLCMEMBER
BEATON, DANIEL STEWARTFINOP4240769
LUFTIG, RICHARD STEVENCCO, EXEC REP, AML SUPERVISOR2391290
MARGOLIS, KENNETH HARRYMANAGER, HOME OFFICE SUPERVISOR2230861

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Company Information

CASTLE PLACEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 189511

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