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Guillermo J. Machuca

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CRD#: 3121905
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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.

Guillermo Javier Machuca, who also goes by Guillermo J. Machuca Batista, was a registered financial professional .

Guillermo is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Guillermo had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Guillermo J. Machuca Batista

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

July 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 282756
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

January 29, 2008 - November 21, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

June 29, 2006 - November 21, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED OF PUERTO RICO

BD
CRD#: 13042
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

June 29, 2006 - November 21, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

January 20, 2004 - June 29, 2006

POPULAR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8096
CAGUAS, PR
Past

May 2, 2002 - October 28, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

December 14, 1999 - November 8, 2001

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/24/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/31/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/1/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FS
FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC
ESH CAPITAL, LLC | GLOBAL SILICON VALLEY SECURITIES LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756 / SEC#: , 8-69733

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


Main Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Mailing Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Phone number
(770) 777-9373
Established
Puerto Rico since 02/24/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BENT, INC.SHAREHOLDER
HEEHAW INC.SHAREHOLDER
VSPR, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PAGAN MARXUACH, RAFAEL ANTONIOOWNER2863850
HAWK, WILLIAM HEATHPRESIDENT/CEO/MANAGING MEMBER2494928
JACKELS, STEPHANIE KANEFINOP/PFO5928877
JONES, SHARON DOSTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3124470
SFYRIS, VASILEIOS ALEXIOSMANAGING MEMBER/POO4026992

Disclosures


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Company Information


FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756

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