JK
John M. Karl
SG AMERICAS SECURITIES
NEW YORK, NY 10167
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CRD#: 2792655
JK
Professional summary
John Matthew Karl is a registered financial professional currently at SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.
John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 28, 2025 - Present
SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 245 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10167BD
CRD#: 128351
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 29, 2024 - April 28, 2025
BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 317807
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 23, 2009 - March 29, 2024
SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC
BD
CRD#: 104474
NASHVILLE, TN
Past
October 1, 2008 - July 24, 2009
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 2, 2008 - October 1, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 1, 2005 - June 2, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 27, 2004 - May 23, 2005
CATHAY FINANCIAL INC
BD
CRD#: 30065
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 21, 1997 - April 29, 2004
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
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
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Alabama(4/28/2025)
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Alaska(4/28/2025)
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Arizona(4/28/2025)
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Arkansas(4/28/2025)
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California(4/28/2025)
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Colorado(4/28/2025)
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Connecticut(4/28/2025)
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Delaware(4/28/2025)
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District of Columbia(4/28/2025)
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Florida(4/28/2025)
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Georgia(4/28/2025)
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Hawaii(4/28/2025)
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Idaho(4/28/2025)
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Illinois(4/28/2025)
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Indiana(4/28/2025)
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Iowa(4/28/2025)
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Kansas(4/28/2025)
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Kentucky(4/28/2025)
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Louisiana(4/28/2025)
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Maine(4/28/2025)
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Maryland(4/28/2025)
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Massachusetts(4/28/2025)
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Michigan(4/28/2025)
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Minnesota(4/28/2025)
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Mississippi(4/28/2025)
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Missouri(4/28/2025)
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Montana(4/28/2025)
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Nebraska(4/28/2025)
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Nevada(4/28/2025)
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New Hampshire(4/28/2025)
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New Jersey(4/28/2025)
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New Mexico(4/28/2025)
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New York(4/28/2025)
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North Carolina(4/28/2025)
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North Dakota(4/28/2025)
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Ohio(4/28/2025)
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Oklahoma(4/28/2025)
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Oregon(4/28/2025)
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Pennsylvania(4/28/2025)
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Puerto Rico(4/28/2025)
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Rhode Island(4/28/2025)
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South Carolina(4/28/2025)
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South Dakota(4/28/2025)
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Tennessee(4/28/2025)
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Texas(4/28/2025)
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Utah(4/28/2025)
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Vermont(4/28/2025)
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Virginia(4/28/2025)
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Washington(4/28/2025)
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West Virginia(4/28/2025)
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Wisconsin(4/28/2025)
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Wyoming(4/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/22/2013
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe 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 GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
SA
SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC
SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 128351 / SEC#: , 8-66125
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
245 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10167
Mailing Address
245 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10167
Phone number
(212) 278-6000
Established
Delaware since 08/08/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SG AMERICAS SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CARTIER, SYLVAIN | CO - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 6390499 |
| GERLESITS, WILLIAM R | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5457051 |
| O'KEEFE, THOMAS WILLIAM | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3054453 |
| VAN HAUWERMEIREN, GUIDO MARIA | CO - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5974025 |
| WALSH, MICHAEL PATRICK | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1060871 |
| ZIELINSKI, GREGORY W | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2384242 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 114 |
| Criminal | 1 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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