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Lester S. Kozma

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CRD#: 4070867
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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.

Lester Steven Kozma JR, who also goes by Lester Steven Kozma, Lester Stephen Kozma, was a registered financial professional .

Lester is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Lester had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Lester Steven Kozma | Lester Stephen Kozma

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 27, 2021 - December 23, 2021

GT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 116012
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 10, 2018 - March 16, 2021

ODEON CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 148493
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 24, 2017 - August 27, 2018

FINANCE OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 284464
Westlake Village, CA
Past

December 22, 2015 - January 12, 2016

SECUREVEST FINANCIAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 10100
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 17, 2010 - May 11, 2015

INSPEREX LLC

BD
CRD#: 101420
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 14, 2009 - January 12, 2010

BANC OF MANHATTAN CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 149880
CALABASAS, CA
Past

May 7, 2009 - January 5, 2010

MDB CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 42677
CALABASAS, CA
Past

April 28, 2003 - September 9, 2008

COUNTRYWIDE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10598
CALABASAS, CA
Past

December 8, 1999 - April 14, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/6/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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
MUELLER, MICHELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6707697
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR2083402

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Company Information


GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012

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