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Theodore Knoop

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CRD#: 3169547
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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.

Theodore Knoop, who also goes by Ted Knoop, Theodore Louis Knoop, was a registered financial professional .

Theodore is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Theodore had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ted Knoop | Theodore Louis Knoop

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

August 7, 2012 - March 5, 2014

WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 149021
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 2, 2012 - November 30, 2012

SURYA CAPITALE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 19, 2010 - December 2, 2011

JOHN THOMAS FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 40982
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

September 7, 2007 - January 20, 2010

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25658
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 22, 2007 - January 20, 2010

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127236
MELVILLE, NY
Past

November 14, 2006 - January 16, 2007

S.W. BACH & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 43522
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

February 24, 2004 - January 16, 2007

S.W. BACH & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 43522
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

January 5, 2004 - February 20, 2004

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 16, 2002 - December 16, 2002

TD AMERITRADE CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5633
OMAHA, NE
Past

June 30, 2001 - October 30, 2002

DATEK ONLINE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36807
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 5, 2000 - June 30, 2001

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5209
OMAHA, NE
Past

February 18, 1999 - November 18, 1999

RICHMARK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43162
IRVING, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC
WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC

CRD#: 149021 / SEC#: 801-70755, 8-68098

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/9/2010 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/22/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC
WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC

CRD#: 149021 / SEC#: 801-70755, 8-68098

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/9/2010 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
60 Broad Street 39th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Mailing Address
60 Broad Street 39th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Phone number
(212) 320-3000
Established
New York since 08/29/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM (3/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WELLINGTON SHIELDS HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
CEMBROLA, JOSEPH NICHOLASMEMBER OPERATIONS2310761
CURCURU, PHILIP MICHAELCFO/COO4170350
GRANT, THOMAS WATERSMANAGING MEMBER227594
GULDEN, PAUL IMMO JRMANAGING MEMBER231863
MARCH, EDWARD KENNETHSVP, HEAD OF TRADING, MSRB PRINCIPAL, SROP/CROP2100535
MCFADDEN, WILLIAM JAMESONCEO5337971
PORTAS, STEPHEN JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2482930
SHADEK, LAURENCE ARTHURMANAGING MEMBER/SECY419483
SHIELDS, DAVID VINCENTCHAIRMAN/MANAGING MEMBER1072810
SPERRY, MARK PORTERMEMBER1330909

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts524
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 470,890,341

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/29/2025
Cover Page
08/29/2024
11/22/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC

CRD#: 149021

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