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Brian K. Martinsen

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CRD#: 2815688
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Professional summary


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Brian Keith Martinsen was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Brian had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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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 3, 2018 - April 8, 2020

SW FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 145012
MELVILLE, NY
Past

April 30, 2015 - December 18, 2017

WINDSOR STREET CAPITAL, LP

BD
CRD#: 34171
Miller Place, NY
Past

January 2, 2014 - April 27, 2015

ALEXANDER CAPITAL, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 40077
RED BANK, NJ
Past

May 9, 2008 - December 31, 2013

ALEXANDER CAPITAL, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 40077
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 2006 - April 17, 2008

TRIDENT PARTNERS LTD.

BD
CRD#: 41258
HAPPAUGE, NY
Past

November 17, 2005 - October 13, 2006

AURORA CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 37924
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 20, 2002 - November 4, 2005

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
DENVER, NC
Past

April 16, 2002 - October 15, 2002

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 29, 2001 - April 25, 2002

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

June 30, 2000 - June 4, 2001

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

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 17, 1998 - August 10, 2000

GLENN MICHAEL FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37912
MELVILLE, NY
Past

December 16, 1997 - June 24, 1998

FIRST PROVIDENCE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39469
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

July 11, 1997 - December 11, 1997

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/28/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 7/10/1997
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SF
SW FINANCIAL
SALOMON WHITNEY FINANCIAL | SW FINANCIAL | SALOMON WHITNEY LLC

CRD#: 145012 / SEC#: , 8-67688

BD
Postponed Effective by SEC on 05/16/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 06/11/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ANGIA HOLDINGS, LLC75.1% OWNER

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7
Arbitration7

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Company Information


SW FINANCIAL

CRD#: 145012

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