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John C. Collins

GCMI SECURITIES
Irvine, CA 92612
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CRD#: 2754579
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Professional summary

John Christopher Collins, who also goes by Chris Collins, is a registered financial professional currently at GCMI SECURITIES CORP. located in Irvine, California.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Chris Collins

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 13, 2019 - Present

GCMI SECURITIES CORP.

Office #1: 19200 Von Karman Avenue Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92612
BD
CRD#: 139520
Irvine, CA
Past

August 15, 2001 - July 24, 2002

DELOITTE CORPORATE FINANCE LLC

BD
CRD#: 111747
CHICAGO, IL

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
(5/29/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/29/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 5/13/2019
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/17/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/14/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GCMI SECURITIES CORP.
GCMI SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 139520 / SEC#: , 8-67225

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

Main Address
19200 Von Karman Avenue Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92612
Mailing Address
19200 Von Karman Avenue Suite 210, Irvine, CA 92612
Phone number
(949) 252-4600
Established
California since 12/14/2005
Firm type
Other Types of Legal Formation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.PARENT COMPANY
HOLMES, STEPHEN GARYPRESIDENT/CCO5089576
TARRA, SCOTT PATRICKFINOP/POO/PFO4593965
WILSER, MARK STEPHENVICE PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL5089578

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Company Information

GCMI SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 139520Irvine, CA 92612

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