RP
Richard J. Pichura
LESKO SECURITIES
Vestal, NY 13850
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CRD#: 4065566
RP
Professional summary
Richard James Pichura, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at LESKO SECURITIES INC. located in Vestal, New York.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
June 30, 2022 - Present
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 400 Plaza Drive Ste A, Vestal, NY 13850Office #2: 400 Plaza Drive Ste A, Vestal, NY 13850RIA
BD
CRD#: 10091
Vestal, NY
Current
December 4, 2018 - Present
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 400 Plaza Dr Suite A, Vestal, NY 13850Office #2: 400 Plaza Drive Ste A, Vestal, NY 13850RIA
BD
CRD#: 10091
Vestal, NY
Past
March 10, 2017 - November 29, 2018
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10091
VESTAL, NY
Past
January 11, 2008 - November 29, 2018
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 10091
VESTAL, NY
Past
December 18, 2007 - January 11, 2008
M&T SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17358
ENDICOTT, NY
Past
March 22, 2006 - December 17, 2007
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
BINGHAMTON, NY
Past
December 1, 2005 - March 16, 2006
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
BINGHAMPTON, NY
Past
February 4, 2004 - December 1, 2005
CHARTER ONE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13373
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
March 26, 2001 - February 5, 2004
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 26, 2001 - February 5, 2004
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
January 25, 2000 - April 11, 2001
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LS
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
LESKO FINANCIAL | NEW DECADE CAPITAL CORP. | LESKO SECURITIES, INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC
CRD#: 10091 / SEC#: 801-110085, 8-26408
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/20/2017 Approved)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.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(12/4/2018)
RR
Connecticut(12/4/2018)
RR
Florida(12/4/2018)
RR
Georgia(8/28/2019)
RR
Maryland(10/11/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(12/4/2018)
RR
Michigan(1/10/2012)
RR
New York(12/4/2018)
IAR
New York(6/30/2022)
RR
North Carolina(12/4/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/4/2018)
RR
South Carolina(6/5/2023)
RR
Virginia(12/4/2018)
RR
Washington(8/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LS
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
LESKO FINANCIAL | NEW DECADE CAPITAL CORP. | LESKO SECURITIES, INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC. | LESKO SECURITIES INC
CRD#: 10091 / SEC#: 801-110085, 8-26408
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/20/2017 Approved)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2017 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
400 Plaza Dr Ste A, Vestal, NY 13850
Mailing Address
400 Plaza Dr Suite A, Vestal, NY 13850
Phone number
(607) 724-2421
Established
Delaware since 11/05/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20
SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| LESKO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OWNER | |
| HAMPTON, WILLIAM CHARLES | TREASURER | 1823025 |
| HARTUNG, ROBERT SCOTT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1295142 |
| LALOVIC, NIKOLA | GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 6513315 |
| LESKO, GREGORY STEPHEN | GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 1175893 |
| LESKO, GREGORY STEPHEN | ROSFP | 1175893 |
| LESKO, GREGORY STEPHEN | CEO / CCO | 1175893 |
| LESKO, GREGORY STEPHEN | MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 1175893 |
| LESKO, GREGORY STEPHEN | PRESIDENT | 1175893 |
| PICHURA, RICHARD JAMES | SECRETARY | 4065566 |
| STEBBINS, KAREN MARIE | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 4152490 |
| STEBBINS, KAREN MARIE | GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 4152490 |
| THORNTON, STEVEN LEE | PFO & FINOP | 4496384 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,313 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 597,142,817 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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Company Information
LESKO SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 10091Vestal, NY 13850TRUST BUT VERIFY
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