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John C. Allen

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CRD#: 4328258
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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.

John Charles Allen was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. John had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 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 (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

January 12, 2018 - July 3, 2019

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17708
MCLEAN, VA
Past

October 21, 2010 - July 10, 2018

BLUESTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151996
MCLEAN, VA
Past

February 25, 2005 - October 13, 2010

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
RESTON, VA
Past

July 9, 2003 - March 1, 2005

WINDSOR GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126259
RESTON, VA
Past

June 4, 2002 - July 7, 2003

WGS CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35144
SOUTHPORT, CT
Past

March 5, 2001 - April 4, 2002

QUARTERDECK INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109682
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 7, 2001 - February 26, 2001

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
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: 6/11/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/6/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/2/2001
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

HL
HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
HLHZ CAPITAL, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, L.P. | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708 / SEC#: , 8-35643

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

Main Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone number
(310) 553-8871
Established
California since 01/09/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HOULIHAN LOKEY AMERICAS (HOLDINGS) LLCDIRECT OWNER OF HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
ADELSON, SCOTT JOSEPHPRESIDENT/CEO AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2147111
ALLEY, JAMES LINDSEYTREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (HLI)2394515
BEISER, SCOTT LEEVICE PRESIDENT/CO-CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2026185
BEN-CANAAN, MARC AVICCO/AMLCO4885345
CRAIN, CHRISTOPHER MADISONSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL
TANIGUCHI, EDWARD NEALCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP4632869
YAMARONE, CHARLES ANTHONY IIICHIEF CORP.GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE OFFICER, HLI2190400

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Company Information

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708

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