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Elaine P. Zaharis-nikas

COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES
New York, NY 10036
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CRD#: 2963042
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Professional summary

Elaine Patricia Zaharis-nikas, who also goes by Elaine Patricia Zaharis, is a registered financial professional currently at COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.

Elaine is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Elaine has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 16 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Elaine Patricia Zaharis

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 17, 2003 - Present

COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1166 Avenue Of The Americas 30th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
BD
CRD#: 29258
New York, NY
Past

May 1, 2001 - October 30, 2002

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 22, 1997 - May 1, 2001

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, 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.

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RR
New York
(7/17/2003)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/30/1998
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 16
Date: 7/19/2002
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/20/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

C&
COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, LLC
COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, INC. | COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 29258 / SEC#: , 8-44123

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

Main Address
1166 Avenue Of The Americas 30th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
1166 Avenue Of The Americas 30th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Phone number
(212) 832-3232
Established
Delaware since 11/13/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
COHEN & STEERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.SHAREHOLDER106266
DERECHIN, ADAM MVICE PRESIDENT2531374
MURPHY, STEPHEN THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2340624
POLI, FRANCIS CASIMIRPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1628917
TEUFEL, FREDERICK CHARLESFINOP, PFO AND POO2092408

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Company Information

COHEN & STEERS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 29258New York, NY 10036

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