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Richard J. Kent

GLADSTONE SECURITIES
Mclean, VA 22102
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CRD#: 3258231
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Professional summary


Richard John Kent, who also goes by John Kent, R John Kent, Richard J Kent, is a registered financial professional currently at GLADSTONE SECURITIES, LLC located in Mclean, Virginia.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Kent | R John Kent | Richard J Kent

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 8, 2017 - Present

GLADSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1521 Westbranch Drive Suite 100, Mclean, VA 22102
BD
CRD#: 127808
Mclean, VA
Past

June 19, 2014 - February 6, 2017

MACQUARIE CAPITAL (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 36368
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 9, 2012 - June 16, 2014

LCT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154233
AUSTIN, TX
Past

November 3, 2010 - October 5, 2012

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 2010 - April 15, 2011

NOMURA SECURITIES NORTH AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42885
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 2000 - July 12, 2010

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 1999 - November 3, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(2/8/2017)
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Alaska
(2/8/2017)
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Arizona
(2/8/2017)
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Arkansas
(2/8/2017)
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California
(2/8/2017)
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Colorado
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Connecticut
(2/8/2017)
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Delaware
(2/8/2017)
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District of Columbia
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Florida
(2/8/2017)
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Georgia
(2/8/2017)
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Hawaii
(2/8/2017)
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Idaho
(2/8/2017)
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Illinois
(2/8/2017)
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Indiana
(2/8/2017)
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Iowa
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Kansas
(2/8/2017)
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Kentucky
(2/8/2017)
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Louisiana
(2/8/2017)
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Maine
(2/8/2017)
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Maryland
(2/8/2017)
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Massachusetts
(2/8/2017)
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Michigan
(2/8/2017)
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
(2/8/2017)
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Montana
(2/8/2017)
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Nebraska
(2/8/2017)
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Nevada
(2/8/2017)
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New Hampshire
(2/8/2017)
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New Jersey
(2/8/2017)
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New Mexico
(2/8/2017)
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New York
(2/8/2017)
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North Carolina
(2/8/2017)
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North Dakota
(2/8/2017)
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
(2/8/2017)
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Oregon
(2/8/2017)
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Pennsylvania
(2/8/2017)
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Rhode Island
(2/8/2017)
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South Carolina
(2/8/2017)
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South Dakota
(2/8/2017)
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Tennessee
(4/19/2023)
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Texas
(2/8/2017)
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Utah
(2/8/2017)
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Vermont
(2/8/2017)
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Virginia
(2/8/2017)
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Washington
(2/8/2017)
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West Virginia
(2/8/2017)
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Wisconsin
(2/8/2017)
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Wyoming
(2/8/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/14/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GLADSTONE SECURITIES, LLC
CIRCADIAN PARTNERS LLC | GLADSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127808 / SEC#: , 8-66052

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


Main Address
1521 Westbranch Drive Suite 100, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
1521 Westbranch Drive Suite 100, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone number
(703) 287-5900
Established
Connecticut since 04/07/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE GLADSTONE COMPANIES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
DELLAFIORA, JOHN ANTHONY JRMEMBER, BOARD OF MANAGERS/MANAGING PRINCIPAL/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5412022
GLADSTONE, DAVID JOHNMEMBER, BOARD OF MANAGERS4578897
KENT, RICHARD JOHNMEMBER, BOARD OF MANAGERS/MANAGING PRINCIPAL3258231
LICALSI, MICHAEL BERNARDMEMBER, BOARD OF MANAGERS/MANAGING PRINCIPAL/CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/SECRETARY2578298
MARRONE, MICHAEL THOMASFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4859949

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Company Information


GLADSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 127808Mclean, VA 22102

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