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Ira S. Karaba

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CRD#: 2744921
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Professional summary


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Ira Scott Karaba, who also goes by Ira Karaba, was a registered financial professional .

Ira is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Ira had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 86, Series 87, Series 7, Series 14, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ira Karaba

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 11, 2023 - July 28, 2023

PLANET WEALTH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 119251
BENTONVILLE, AR
Past

May 18, 2023 - March 31, 2026

DALMORE GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 136352
Los Angeles, CA
Past

February 14, 2022 - April 25, 2022

PROVENANCE CAPITAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 315446
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

December 3, 2020 - February 23, 2021

ZERMATT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47502
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 25, 2018 - March 5, 2019

CROWDVEST SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 288827
HUTCHINSON ISLAND, FL
Past

June 11, 2015 - October 28, 2016

CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 126291
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

April 2, 2015 - July 16, 2015

CHURCHILL STATESIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154603
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 2, 2014 - March 19, 2015

CHURCHILL STATESIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154603
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 23, 2007 - November 9, 2007

AMERICA'S CHOICE EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 135272
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

January 23, 2006 - June 15, 2007

ITRADEDIRECT.COM CORP

BD
CRD#: 18281
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

November 4, 2004 - November 15, 2005

J.P.R. CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 38056
SYOSSET, NY
Past

October 12, 2004 - November 8, 2012

TWS FINANCIAL, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 128572
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 10, 2004 - November 1, 2004

J.P.R. CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 38056
SYOSSET, NY
Past

October 28, 2002 - September 9, 2004

BROOKVILLE CAPITAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 102380
MELVILLE, NY
Past

September 17, 2002 - October 30, 2002

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 31, 1998 - February 16, 2000

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 10, 1997 - February 27, 1998

ON-SITE TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30271
GREAT NECK, NY
Past

February 20, 1997 - November 6, 1997

CASTLE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16077
FREEPORT, NY
Past

May 28, 1996 - January 17, 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
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 6/11/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/14/2002
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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PLANET WEALTH SECURITIES, INC.
PLANET WEALTH SECURITIES, INC. | SFG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 119251 / SEC#: , 8-65163

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/22/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 11/29/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PLANET WEALTH GLOBAL PARTNERS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
KARABA, IRA SCOTTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CEO2744921

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Company Information


PLANET WEALTH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 119251

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