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Michael S. Simmons

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CRD#: 4485176
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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.

Michael Scott Simmons, who also goes by Scott Simmons, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott Simmons

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

November 1, 2010 - December 9, 2010

VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

BD
CRD#: 44962
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 13, 2009 - November 12, 2009

PALI CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 117783
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 30, 2008 - March 12, 2009

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

August 19, 2002 - March 24, 2006

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 16, 2002 - January 18, 2002

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 16, 2002 - April 25, 2002

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/29/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VI
VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC
FIRST LEVEL CAPITAL, INC. | VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC | NEW WAVE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 44962 / SEC#: , 8-50898

BD
Terminated by SEC on 05/11/2018
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Florida since 01/14/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VFINANCE INVESTMENTS HOLDINGSSHAREHOLDER
GROENEVELD, WILLIAM LAWRENCEHEAD TRADER, PRESIDENT, CEO2127534
GROENEVELD, WILLIAM LAWRENCEDIRECTOR2127534
JOHNSON, KAY ALISONCCO1583193
KNOPF, FRED NGENERAL COUNSEL6390806
MULLEN, MICHAEL ANTHONYDIRECTOR1428116
WATSON, NATALIA TOVARFINOP/CFO4782735

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration6

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Company Information


VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

CRD#: 44962

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