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Manlio R. Arena

FIRST SOUTHERN
Miami, FL 33131
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CRD#: 4087592
MA

Professional summary

Manlio Roberto Arena, who also goes by Manlio Roberto Arena-zuccaro, Manlio Roberto Zuccaro-arena, is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC located in Miami, Florida.

Manlio is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Manlio has worked at 5 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Manlio Roberto Arena-Zuccaro | Manlio Roberto Zuccaro-Arena

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 14, 2025 - Present

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

Office #1: 777 Brickell Ave Suite 530, Miami, FL 33131
BD
CRD#: 282756
Miami, FL
Past

February 2, 2024 - February 12, 2025

PRIVATE PORTFOLIO, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36644
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

September 17, 2018 - October 31, 2025

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5611
Miami, FL
Past

January 20, 2012 - September 19, 2018

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29249
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 24, 2000 - January 5, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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RR
Florida
(2/14/2025)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/11/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC
ESH CAPITAL, LLC | GLOBAL SILICON VALLEY SECURITIES LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756 / SEC#: , 8-69733

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

Main Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Mailing Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Phone number
(770) 777-9373
Established
Puerto Rico since 02/24/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (35 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BENT, INC.SHAREHOLDER
HEEHAW INC.SHAREHOLDER
VSPR, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PAGAN MARXUACH, RAFAEL ANTONIOOWNER2863850
HAWK, WILLIAM HEATHPRESIDENT/CEO/MANAGING MEMBER2494928
JACKELS, STEPHANIE KANEFINOP/PFO5928877
JONES, SHARON DOSTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3124470
SFYRIS, VASILEIOS ALEXIOSMANAGING MEMBER/POO4026992

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Company Information

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756Miami, FL 33131

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