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Shawn J. Smith

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CRD#: 2676952
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Professional summary


Shawn Joseph Smith was barred by both the FINRA and the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Shawn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Prior to being barred, Shawn had worked at 3 firms, which includes CANTONE RESEARCH INC., R.D. WHITE & CO. INC., A.S. GOLDMEN & CO. INC..

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Experience


Past

December 23, 1997 - July 21, 1999

CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

BD
CRD#: 26314
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

May 19, 1997 - December 18, 1997

R.D. WHITE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7011
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 1995 - May 8, 1997

A.S. GOLDMEN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23180
RED BANK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CANTONE RESEARCH INC.
CANTONE RESARCH INC. | LINE SECURITIES, INC. | CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

CRD#: 26314 / SEC#: , 8-41940

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Terminated by SEC on 09/01/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
36 Corbett Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Mailing Address
Phone number
(732) 450-3500
Established
New Jersey since 02/14/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
9

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CANTONE, ANTHONY JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1066139
KING, STEPHEN PHILIPCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL1590508
WALSH, PETER JAMESCFO1190458

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Civil Event1
Arbitration2
Bond1

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Company Information


CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

CRD#: 26314

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