WM

Ward F. Morgenthau

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 340144
WM

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.

Ward Frederic Morgenthau, who also goes by Ward F Morgenthau, was a registered financial professional .

Ward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. Ward had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ward F Morgenthau

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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

January 14, 2013 - January 31, 2023

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2498
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 13, 2011 - December 31, 2013

KERN, SUSLOW SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24755
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 2008 - April 8, 2011

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2498
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 2002 - July 25, 2008

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 1988 - November 13, 2002

LAIDLAW GLOBAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19018
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 1985 - October 18, 1988

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
Past

January 17, 1979 - April 1, 1985

ULTRAFIN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5134
Past

August 17, 1971 - February 8, 1979

ELKINS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6789
Past

December 16, 1968 - September 18, 1971

PAINE, WEBBER, JACKSON & CURTIS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 640

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".
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/11/1968
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
PREMIUM
Stay ahead of every change that matters. Proactive intelligence on your advisors, before issues escalate.
Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyScheduled alerts keep you informed without lifting a finger.
Catch Firm Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
Trends, Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
40 Wall Street Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
40 Wall Street Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 293-9090
Established
New York since 05/21/1976
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
80

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HACKEL, HENRYPRESIDENT232894
CROCKETT, RICHARD HUNTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
HACKEL, ROBERT MATTHEWVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF RIA2626413

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts185
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 129,823,421

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration2

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

CRD#: 2498

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Ward Morgenthau

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Guy David Peel
Guy PeelAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Helena, MT
Mark Brown
Mark BrownAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
IAR
RR
Estero, FL
Jeffrey Paul Meotti
Jeffrey MeottiAdvisorCheck Check Mark
MORGAN STANLEY
IAR
RR
MADISON, CT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.