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Stephen Chang

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CRD#: 2982251
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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.

Stephen Chang, who also goes by Stephen Ping Chang, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Stephen had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 56, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen Ping Chang

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

August 14, 2014 - December 24, 2015

HOLD BROTHERS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 151864
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2014 - August 11, 2014

HOLD BROTHERS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 151864
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2011 - February 29, 2012

LEGEND TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 17, 2011 - July 7, 2011

LEGEND TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 2009 - April 30, 2010

QUAD CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148927
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 2009 - October 30, 2009

FIRST NEW YORK SECURITIES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16362
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 2009 - September 23, 2009

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL
Past

December 2, 2008 - May 27, 2009

FIRST NEW YORK SECURITIES L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16362
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2008 - December 2, 2008

TAFFERER TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36816
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 17, 2006 - May 9, 2008

G-2 TRADING,LLC

BD
CRD#: 44018
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 28, 2003 - August 27, 2003

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 18, 2002 - June 10, 2003

LION'S GROUP TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 113642
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 5, 2001 - May 30, 2001

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24673
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1998 - August 25, 1998

WORLDCO, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24673
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: 8/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 5/1/2014
Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 10/13/2008
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HOLD BROTHERS CAPITAL LLC
HOLD BROTHERS CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 151864 / SEC#: , 8-68404

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


Main Address
One Pennsylvania Plaza Suite 1510, New York, NY 10119-1510
Mailing Address
One Pennsylvania Plaza Suite 1510, New York, NY 10119-1510
Phone number
(212) 792-0900
Established
New Jersey since 05/04/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HOLDSOFTWARE.COM INC.CLASS B MEMBER
HOLD, GREGORY FRANCISCEO AND MANAGING MEMBER2169408
HOLD TECHNOLOGIES, LLCCLASS H MEMBER
BARTON, ZEINA SOLANGEFINOP5955936
LESSICK, ILANEVP - FINANCE, OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE4192324
RICCA, ROBERT JCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/AMLCO/TRADING & RISK MANAGER/RETAIL MANAGER1658885
ROWE, GREGORY MICHAELCOMPLIANCE OFFICER2559751
ZAFIRIS, TOMSVP - OPERATIONS1337844

Disclosures


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Company Information


HOLD BROTHERS CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 151864

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