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Michael A. Burton

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CRD#: 2810655
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael A Burton, who also goes by Michael Austin Burton, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Austin Burton

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 30, 2018 - September 11, 2018

THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 2017 - May 1, 2018

LONGBOW SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 135738
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 2012 - February 9, 2017

BREAN CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23723
DARIEN, CT
Past

May 17, 2012 - August 23, 2012

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40258
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 2011 - February 6, 2012

KAUFMAN BROS., L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37909
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 8, 2009 - February 28, 2011

FBN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18315
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2007 - May 19, 2009

THINKEQUITY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 44274
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 12, 2004 - May 19, 2009

THINKEQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 44274
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 26, 2003 - April 7, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
SAN FRANCISC, CA
Past

February 25, 2002 - April 7, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 1, 2000 - October 17, 2001

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 1999 - February 1, 2000

HAMBRECHT & QUIST LLC

BD
CRD#: 940
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 16, 1998 - April 15, 1999

GT GLOBAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19587
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 10, 1997 - August 28, 1997

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/19/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 6/26/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


TB
THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC
BENCHMARK-PELLINORE GROUP, INC. | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC | THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, INC. | PELLINORE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 22982 / SEC#: , 8-40081

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Mailing Address
150 E 58th Street 17th Floor, New York, NY 10155
Phone number
(212) 312-6700
Established
Delaware since 02/21/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STONEX GROUP INC.OWNER
HASSON, KIM-MARIECCO/AML COMPLIANCE OFFICER4021977
MESSINA, RICHARDPRESIDENT1361661
SCHIRRIPA, THOMAS NCFO/FINOP/PFO/POO2231180

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration1

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Company Information


THE BENCHMARK COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 22982

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