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Andrew S. Kurian

PCIDX GROUP LLC
Raleigh, NC 27601
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CRD#: 2756309
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Professional summary


Andrew Spencer Kurian is a registered financial advisor currently at PCIDX GROUP LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina and HEDGEBAY SECURITIES LLC located in Westport, Connecticut.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Andrew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 79, Series 55, Series 7, Series 14, Series 24, Series 27 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
62 PRW LLC; Real Estate related; 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT; Commercial Real Estate; Owner and CFO; June 1, 2015; 2 hours a month, 0 during normal trading hours; Prepare invoices, taxes and pay bills for office building. I do not expect to be compensated. Hedgebay Holdings; Holding company; 19 Pequot Trail, Westport, CT; Holding company for various financial brokers; CFO and Director; May 1, 2013; 2 hours a month, 0 during normal trading hours; Prepare taxes, maintain financial records and pay bills. I do not expect to be compensated. Westbay Holdings; Bank holding company; 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT; Holding company for Bahamian Bank; CFO and Director; September 27, 2018; 1 hour per month, 0 during normal trading hours; Prepare taxes, maintain financial records and pay bills; I do not expect to be compensated. 56-64 PRW Associates; Real Estate condominium association; 56-64 Post Road West, Westport, CT; Group of 4 office buildings make up a Condo association; July 1, 2018; 2 hours per month, � hour during business hours; Prepare taxes, maintain financial records and pay bills; I do not expect to be compensated. TriplePointLiquidity; Fin-Tech company; 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT; Technology company designing software for processing of secondary transactions; October 1, 2019; 6 hours a month, 0 during normal trading hours; Prepare taxes, maintain financial records and pay bills; I do not expect to be compensated. Hedgebay Securities; FINRA regulated broker/dealer; 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT. 06880; May 1, 2013; 50 hours per month all during normal trading hours; CCO/FINOP, maintain financial records, pay bills, create FInra filings, maintain compliance, HR, and overall sanity of the Firm; Investment related; I am compensated for this role. Chenel Capital; Private Equity Firm; 1 World Trade Center, Suite 8500 New York, NY; June 1, 2022; 5 hours per month during normal business hours; Provide compliance consulting and document preparation for secondary transactions; Investment related; I do expect to be compensated for this role. FINRA; Industry regulator; Industry Arbitrator and Office of Hearing Officials; June 2019; Hours not defined until a case is assigned; I do expect to be compensated when on a case. 10/2 - PCIDX; Registered Investment Advisor; 555 Fayetteville St, Suite 300, Raleigh NC 27601 compliance advisor; May 2023; 1-3 hours a week; Investment related; I do not expect to be compensated. 11/24 - Hurricane Capital; Registered Investment Advisor, 650 5th Ave., 12th Floor. New York, NY. 10019; 5 hours per week; investment related advising on compliance issues; I do expect to be compensated through a contract with Hedgebay Holdings. 1/15/24 - ASK Finops; consultant to broker dealers and RIA's on FinOp (27) and AML / Compliance operations; 5 hours per week. Operations related; I do expect to be compensated and will not interfer or be mis-construed by current clients.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 2, 2023 - Present

PCIDX GROUP LLC

Office #1: 555 Fayetteville Street Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27601
RIA
CRD#: 324662
Raleigh, NC
Current

May 10, 2013 - Present

HEDGEBAY SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880Office #2: 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880
BD
CRD#: 121136
Westport, CT
Current

April 26, 2022 - Present

REALTYX, LLC

Office #1: 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880Office #2: 62 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880
BD
CRD#: 316304
Westport, CT
Current

November 5, 2025 - Present

Office #1: 410 Park Avenue Suite 730, New York, NY 10022
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 18, 2008 - May 13, 2013

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 594
WESTON, CT
Past

July 15, 2005 - June 18, 2008

MOORS & CABOT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132798
WESTON, CT
Past

November 10, 1997 - August 17, 2006

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 594
WESTON, CT
Past

April 4, 1997 - November 17, 1997

A.B. WATLEY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 797
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 1996 - April 8, 1997

COMMERZ MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 41957
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 8, 1996 - December 17, 1996

DRESDNER SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 1993
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(4/15/2016)
RR
Colorado
(11/28/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(5/10/2013)
RR
Delaware
(11/7/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/31/2016)
RR
Florida
(5/11/2016)
RR
Illinois
(8/15/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(12/19/2016)
RR
Maryland
(5/5/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/6/2017)
RR
Michigan
(7/10/2018)
RR
Nevada
(9/30/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(10/12/2022)
RR
New York
(10/12/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(10/2/2017)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/2/2023)
RR
Ohio
(4/26/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/21/2022)
RR
Puerto Rico
(10/19/2016)
RR
Texas
(8/15/2023)
RR
Utah
(11/29/2016)
RR
Virginia
(4/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/25/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/21/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/28/2013
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PG
PCIDX GROUP LLC
PCIDX GROUP LLC

CRD#: 324662 / SEC#: 801-127348

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
555 Fayetteville Street Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(917) 626-5512
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


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Company Information


PCIDX GROUP LLC

CRD#: 324662Raleigh, NC 27601

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