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Ignacio Zaffaroni

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CRD#: 3275304
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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.

Ignacio Zaffaroni, who also goes by Ignacio Zaffaboni, was a registered financial professional .

Ignacio is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Ignacio had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ignacio Zaffaboni

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

August 12, 2021 - December 22, 2025

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5611
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

July 31, 2017 - August 12, 2019

INSIGNEO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282589
MIAMI, FL
Past

July 31, 2017 - July 19, 2019

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29249
MONTEVIDEO,
Past

July 6, 2010 - July 31, 2017

NORTHEAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 117567
MITCHEL FIELD, NY
Past

April 26, 2010 - July 31, 2017

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25996
MONTEVIDEO,
Past

November 14, 2008 - May 4, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MONTEVIDEO,
Past

July 1, 2003 - May 4, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MONTEVIDEO,
Past

August 24, 1999 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
G. A. HORWITZ & CO., INC. | THE HELMSMAN GROUP, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PRECISE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | MISSION GLOBAL PARTNERS | INTERGLOBAL INVESTMENTS - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES INC. | INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. | INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | INSIGHT AMERICAS SECURITIES INC | HORWITZ, SCHAKNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | HORWITZ PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS | HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GWM PARTNERS

CRD#: 5611 / SEC#: 801-12999, 8-16247

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/22/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 3/8/2003
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/31/1999
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
G. A. HORWITZ & CO., INC. | THE HELMSMAN GROUP, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PRECISE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | MISSION GLOBAL PARTNERS | INTERGLOBAL INVESTMENTS - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES INC. | INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. | INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | INSIGHT AMERICAS SECURITIES INC | HORWITZ, SCHAKNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | HORWITZ PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS | HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GWM PARTNERS

CRD#: 5611 / SEC#: 801-12999, 8-16247

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
600 Central Ave Suite 293, Highland Park, IL 60035
Mailing Address
600 Central Ave Suite 293, Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone number
(224) 632-4700
Established
Delaware since 11/12/1970
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (36 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

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
INTELLIGENICS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY/STOCKHOLDER
GAAFAR, OMAR JAMESCOO4916775
KIM, JAMES JCCO6040592
LEGASPY, CARLOS JAVIERPRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT, CEO2148751
MAKULA, MICHAEL JOSEPH MR.CFO, FINOP4643441

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts48
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 94,216,934

Disclosures

Regulatory Event6
Arbitration1
Bond5

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Company Information

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 5611

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