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Leonard J. Sokolow

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CRD#: 4315011
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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.

Leonard Jay Sokolow was a registered financial professional .

Leonard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Leonard had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 6TO, Series 22TO, Series 79TO, Series 82TO, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 39, Series 26, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


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 (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 16, 2015 - April 18, 2024

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 15, 2014 - January 7, 2015

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 28, 2010 - August 8, 2012

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 3, 2002 - August 9, 2012

VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

BD
CRD#: 44962
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 2, 2002 - April 2, 2002

VFINANCE CAPITAL LC

BD
CRD#: 46528
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 8, 2001 - December 31, 2001

VFINANCE CAPITAL LC

BD
CRD#: 46528
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION
LUDWIG INVESTMENTS, INC. | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 104065 / SEC#: , 8-52538

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


Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Virginia since 12/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC.OWNER
BUDDIE, GIOVINA ANNFINOP/COO/ TREASURER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1997691
CASOLARO, THOMAS JOSEPHCO-CEO & CHAIRMAN1812805
CHAMPION, CHAD DANASENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING AND EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS3038162
ROBLES, VICTOR MANUELFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4490918
SPITLER, ROBERT PENDELTONCO-CEO/FINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / CCO4050312

Disclosures


Regulatory Event33
Arbitration4

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Company Information


NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 104065

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