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Howard W. Schwartz

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CRD#: 2706982
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Professional summary


Howard William Schwartz was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Howard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Prior to being barred, Howard had worked at 1 firm, which includes SANDGRAIN SECURITIES LLC.

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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)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 2, 1999 - April 3, 2001

SANDGRAIN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26004
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

April 6, 1998 - April 8, 1999

SANDGRAIN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26004
GARDEN CITY, 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: 3/30/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SANDGRAIN SECURITIES LLC
SANDGRAIN SECURITIES LLC | SANDGRAIN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 26004 / SEC#: , 8-42262

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Terminated by SEC on 09/27/2013
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 12/31/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KRH AQUISITION LLCSHAREHOLDER
RAFFERTY HOLDINGS LLCSHAREHOLDER
HAY, KATHLEEN RAFFERTYPRESIDENT, CEO5045127
NAPOLITANO, ANTHONY FRIEDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
SPRAGUE, STEPHEN PACKARDFINOP2516579

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration1

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Company Information


SANDGRAIN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 26004

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