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Edward Chan

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 4049238
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Professional summary

Edward Chan is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Edward has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 26, 2026 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

February 27, 2024 - May 8, 2025

TIGRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154717
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 7, 2019 - February 14, 2022

DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C

BD
CRD#: 104446
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 2017 - October 9, 2019

R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 14974
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

January 28, 2016 - July 24, 2017

ALAMO CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 26193
New York, NY
Past

January 3, 2013 - October 7, 2015

HAPOALIM SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 266
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 11, 2010 - September 1, 2011

M. R. BEAL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 22088
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 31, 2006 - August 10, 2010

LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 43098
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 2000 - August 28, 2006

M. R. BEAL & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 22088
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 2, 2000 - February 7, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

RR
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

RR
California
(4/28/2026)
RR
New York
(4/28/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/8/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/27/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 2/27/2024
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 11/13/2013
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/1/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

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

Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
LAVINSKY, DAVID KENNETHMANAGING DIRECTOR4455040
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2083402

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Company Information

GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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