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Michael E. Barr

CAPLINK SECURITIES,
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
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CRD#: 2647258
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Professional summary

Michael Elliott Barr is a registered financial professional currently at CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC located in Manhattan Beach, California.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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

May 30, 2019 - Present

CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC

Office #1: 1230 Rosecrans Avenue Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
BD
CRD#: 130702
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

September 16, 2015 - May 31, 2017

CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 130702
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Past

March 25, 1996 - June 20, 1996

HUNTER WORLD MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38755
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

February 23, 1996 - March 14, 1996

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15014
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
California
(5/30/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/3/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/31/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/16/2015
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CS
CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC
CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC | CENTARA CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 130702 / SEC#: , 8-66379

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1230 Rosecrans Avenue Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Mailing Address
1230 Rosecrans Avenue Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone number
(310) 952-0987
Established
California since 04/21/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (25 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MIBU, SCOTT JIROPRESIDENT, CCO2272272
OSHIRO, MICHAEL HENRYCEO2271174
BARRETT, THOMAS JOSEPHFINOP2821759

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Company Information

CAPLINK SECURITIES, INC

CRD#: 130702Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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