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Richard Klein

MODERN CAPITAL SECURITIES
Raleigh, NC 27617
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CRD#: 2930150
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Professional summary

Richard Klein is a registered financial professional currently at MODERN CAPITAL SECURITIES INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

December 16, 2025 - Present

MODERN CAPITAL SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 7780 Brier Creek Parkway Suite 325, Raleigh, NC 27617
BD
CRD#: 130876
Raleigh, NC
Past

January 8, 2015 - October 31, 2025

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130390
RALEIGH, NC
Past

July 12, 2004 - December 11, 2014

LADENBURG THALMANN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 108604
COMMACK, NY
Past

November 20, 2002 - December 11, 2014

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 27, 1997 - November 20, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, 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

RR
Colorado
(12/17/2025)
RR
New York
(12/16/2025)
RR
Texas
(12/17/2025)
RR
Virginia
(12/17/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/9/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/26/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/27/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MC
MODERN CAPITAL SECURITIES INC.
MODERN CAPITAL SECURITIES INC. | WESTERN EQUITY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 130876 / SEC#: , 8-66403

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

Main Address
7780 Brier Creek Parkway Suite 325, Pleasant View, TN 37146
Mailing Address
7780 Brier Creek Parkway Suite 325, Raleigh, NC 27617
Phone number
(919) 302-9855
Established
California since 01/22/2004
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (36 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MODERN CAPITAL, INCOWNER
ATKINS, BRADLEY DALEOWNER2963790
SHANAHAN, DANIEL JAMESCEO, PRESIDENT, CCO3277912
WOODWARD, CASSANDRA TALEENCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER,2956369

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Company Information

MODERN CAPITAL SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 130876Raleigh, NC 27617

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