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Laurence M. Torres

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CRD#: 2821373
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Professional summary


Laurence Michael Torres was barred by both the FINRA and the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Laurence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Prior to being barred, Laurence had worked at 9 firms, which includes FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL COMPANY LLC, ALEXANDER CAPITAL L.P., BROOKSTONE SECURITIES INC., J.P. TURNER & COMPANY L.L.C., VFINANCE INVESTMENTS INC, JOSEPH STEVENS & CO. INC., CANTONE RESEARCH INC., VALLEY FORGE SECURITIES INC ., MASON HILL & CO. INC..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Larry Torres | Laurence M Torres | Michael Torres

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

October 20, 2014 - September 16, 2016

FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 168340
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

June 18, 2012 - October 20, 2014

ALEXANDER CAPITAL, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 40077
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

October 20, 2009 - June 20, 2012

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13366
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

May 22, 2009 - October 30, 2009

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

BD
CRD#: 43177
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

August 30, 2007 - May 6, 2009

VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

BD
CRD#: 44962
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

September 19, 2002 - September 17, 2007

JOSEPH STEVENS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 35459
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 17, 2001 - July 15, 2002

CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

BD
CRD#: 26314
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

October 27, 2000 - June 19, 2001

VALLEY FORGE SECURITIES, INC .

BD
CRD#: 20892
ROSEMONT, PA
Past

March 20, 2000 - October 26, 2000

MASON HILL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 38308
NEW YORK, 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: 4/7/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL COMPANY LLC
FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 168340 / SEC#: , 8-69300

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/04/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 03/19/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CARL STANDARD AND CO. HOLDINGS LLCDIRECT OWNER

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Civil Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


FIRST STANDARD FINANCIAL COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 168340

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