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David K. Ainsworth

BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P.
Dallas, TX 75201
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CRD#: 4406767
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Professional summary


David K Ainsworth, who also goes by David King Ainsworth, is a registered financial professional currently at BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P. located in Dallas, Texas.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. David has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


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No

Aliases


David King Ainsworth

Other business activities


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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

January 4, 2012 - Present

BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P.

Office #1: 100 Crescent Court, Dallas, TX 75201
BD
CRD#: 17917
Dallas, TX
Past

March 16, 2011 - December 21, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 16, 2011 - December 21, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 2, 2008 - December 31, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 2, 2008 - March 18, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 2007 - April 4, 2008

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

February 12, 2007 - April 4, 2008

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 28, 2006 - September 29, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH TRUST COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 108469
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 28, 2006 - September 29, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 29, 2005 - October 2, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP

RIA
CRD#: 105068
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 27, 2005 - October 2, 2006

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2002 - April 18, 2005

CAPIS

BD
CRD#: 7551
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(3/3/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
(3/3/2025)
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Arkansas
(1/4/2012)
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California
(1/5/2012)
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Colorado
(1/4/2012)
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Connecticut
(3/3/2025)
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Delaware
(3/3/2025)
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District of Columbia
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Florida
(3/3/2025)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
(1/5/2012)
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Illinois
(3/3/2025)
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Indiana
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Iowa
(3/3/2025)
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Kansas
(1/4/2012)
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Kentucky
(3/3/2025)
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Louisiana
(1/4/2012)
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Maine
(3/3/2025)
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
(3/3/2025)
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Michigan
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Minnesota
(3/3/2025)
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Mississippi
(1/4/2012)
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Missouri
(5/17/2021)
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Montana
(1/5/2012)
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Nebraska
(3/3/2025)
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Nevada
(3/3/2025)
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New Hampshire
(3/3/2025)
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New Jersey
(3/3/2025)
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New Mexico
(1/4/2012)
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New York
(1/4/2012)
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North Carolina
(3/3/2025)
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North Dakota
(3/3/2025)
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Ohio
(3/4/2025)
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Oklahoma
(1/4/2012)
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Oregon
(3/3/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(3/3/2025)
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Puerto Rico
(3/3/2025)
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Rhode Island
(3/3/2025)
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
(3/3/2025)
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Tennessee
(3/3/2025)
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Texas
(1/4/2012)
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Utah
(1/4/2012)
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Vermont
(3/3/2025)
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Virgin Islands
(3/3/2025)
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Virginia
(3/3/2025)
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Washington
(3/3/2025)
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West Virginia
(3/3/2025)
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Wisconsin
(3/3/2025)
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Wyoming
(3/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/28/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/11/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/13/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BS
BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P.
BLACKSTONE ADVISORY PARTNERS L.P. | THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P. | THE BLACKSTONE GROUP | BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P. | BLACKSTONE CAPITAL MARKETS | BLACKSTONE ADVISORY SERVICES L.P.

CRD#: 17917 / SEC#: , 8-35941

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


Main Address
345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154-0191
Mailing Address
601 Lexington Avenue 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 583-5000
Established
Delaware since 09/27/1988
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BLACKSTONE GROUP HOLDINGS L.P.LIMITED PARTNER
BALLAS, ZACHARYDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL6563232
BLACKSTONE ADVISORY SERVICES L.L.C.GENERAL PARTNER
DEROSE, ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5553578
PAYNE, DAVID BRYANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP4984877
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN ALLENCHAIRMAN & CEO861435

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Company Information


BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P.

CRD#: 17917Dallas, TX 75201

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