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David Samardin

BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC
NEW YORK, NY 10167
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CRD#: 2767618
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Professional summary


David Samardin is a registered financial professional currently at BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC located in New York, New York.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 5, 2024 - Present

BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 245 Park Ave, New York, NY 10167
RIA
BD
CRD#: 317807
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 2024 - December 6, 2024

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
New York, NY
Past

February 7, 2023 - September 18, 2024

SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128351
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 2022 - February 22, 2023

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 5, 2014 - March 9, 2022

SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128351
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 2011 - August 5, 2014

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 2007 - July 13, 2011

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 2005 - March 16, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 2002 - October 20, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 2001 - November 29, 2001

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

April 2, 1998 - June 22, 2000

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 7, 1997 - June 5, 1997

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

April 11, 1997 - May 7, 1997

FIRST CAMBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 21846
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 1997 - June 6, 1997

THE BOSTON GROUP

BD
CRD#: 37652
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 22, 1996 - December 23, 1996

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC
BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 317807 / SEC#: 801-129468, 8-71053

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2024 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
New York
(12/5/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/28/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative 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: 7/14/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/4/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


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BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC
BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 317807 / SEC#: 801-129468, 8-71053

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2024 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
245 Park Ave, New York, NY 10167
Mailing Address
245 Park Ave, New York, NY 10167
Phone number
(212) 969-1000
Established
Delaware since 10/15/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
282

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Part 2 Brochures

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH SERVICES BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BERNSTEIN NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS LLCSOLE LLC MEMBER
BERTAN, LAURENCE HUGHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2332647
HEATH, THOMASPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2892153
KEYES-GREVELIS, STEPHEN NHEAD OF SALES4273925
MCGRANAHAN, COLIN AHEAD OF RESEARCH4378110
MORGAN, SCOTT THOMASHEAD OF TRADING2578628
RHEE, KIHOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP2827794
VAN BRUGGE, ROBERT PIETERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4610799

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Company Information


BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 317807New York, NY 10167

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