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Craig S. Balsam

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CRD#: 2680237
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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.

Craig Stuart Balsam, who also goes by Craig Balsam, was a registered financial professional .

Craig is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Craig had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Craig Balsam

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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Experience


Past

May 30, 2006 - December 31, 2011

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
STUART, FL
Past

February 19, 2004 - May 25, 2006

GREENWICH GLOBAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37304
NORTH MIAMI, FL
Past

January 16, 2002 - February 6, 2004

DPEC CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103737
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 11, 2001 - January 16, 2002

BROADBAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 48001
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 15, 2000 - July 12, 2001

DALTON KENT SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38813
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 2000 - December 8, 2000

GENEVA CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43747
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 30, 1999 - March 21, 2000

GRADY AND HATCH & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14262
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

February 10, 1998 - June 30, 1998

AMERICAN FREEDOM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36484
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

February 26, 1997 - November 19, 1997

GLOBAL EQUITIES GROUP INC

BD
CRD#: 34039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 15, 1995 - March 6, 1997

STERLING FOSTER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36052
UNIONDALE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 11/21/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION
LUDWIG INVESTMENTS, INC. | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 104065 / SEC#: , 8-52538

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Virginia since 12/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
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#
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC.OWNER
BUDDIE, GIOVINA ANNFINOP/COO/ TREASURER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1997691
CASOLARO, THOMAS JOSEPHCO-CEO & CHAIRMAN1812805
CHAMPION, CHAD DANASENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING AND EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS3038162
ROBLES, VICTOR MANUELFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4490918
SLAVIK, RICHARD WAYNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2122910
SPITLER, ROBERT PENDELTONCO-CEO/FINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4050312

Disclosures


Regulatory Event33
Arbitration4

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Company Information


NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 104065

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