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Frank J. Malara

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 2794251
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Professional summary


Frank Joseph Malara is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Frank is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Frank has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 14, 2023 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

December 5, 2000 - February 26, 2001

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

April 6, 1999 - September 10, 1999

DREYFUS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7289
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 11, 1998 - February 23, 1999

NATIONAL CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14343
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

July 17, 1998 - August 5, 1998

AUERBACH, POLLAK & RICHARDSON INC.

BD
CRD#: 29824
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 15, 1998 - June 8, 1998

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA

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
California
(8/1/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(8/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/31/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 6/14/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GS
GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

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


Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
LAVINSKY, DAVID KENNETHMANAGING DIRECTOR4455040
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2083402

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Company Information


GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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