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Michael F. Passaro

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CRD#: 2934653
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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 Francis Passaro, who also goes by Michael Francis Passaro III, Mike Passaro, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Francis Passaro Iii | Mike Passaro

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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Experience


Past

February 9, 2011 - September 20, 2012

WHITAKER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 121465
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 2006 - September 16, 2010

PHOENIX DERIVATIVES GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25802
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 26, 2005 - October 3, 2006

TULLETT PREBON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28196
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 2005 - January 26, 2005

BURLINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 26991
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 29, 2000 - October 15, 2001

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 7, 1999 - August 16, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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: 4/13/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/16/2005
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WS
WHITAKER SECURITIES LLC
QUEST BROKERS | WHITAKER SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 121465 / SEC#: , 8-65419

BD
Terminated by SEC on 09/16/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 05/13/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NICOSIA, ROSALIE MARGARETCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CRCP4239124

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6

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Company Information


WHITAKER SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 121465

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