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Joseph Ciura

FIRST SOUTHERN
Miami, FL 33131
CRD#: 4502506
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Joseph CiuraFIRST SOUTHERN

Professional summary

Joseph Ciura, who also goes by Ciura Joseph, is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC located in Miami, Florida.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ciura Joseph

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

June 2, 2026 - Present

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

Office #1: 777 Brickell Ave Suite 522, Miami, FL 33131
BD
CRD#: 282756
Miami, FL
Past

November 14, 2018 - June 4, 2026

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29249
MIAMI, FL
Past

December 12, 2017 - November 20, 2018

BOREAL CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 158599
Miami, FL
Past

July 31, 2017 - December 11, 2017

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29249
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 29, 2010 - July 31, 2017

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25996
MIAMI, FL
Past

January 4, 2007 - June 9, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 30, 2003 - June 9, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MIAMI, FL
Past

October 21, 2002 - October 8, 2003

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
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
(6/2/2026)
RR
New York
(6/2/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(6/2/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/28/2006
Uniform Combined 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: 10/18/2002
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 (37 States and Territories)

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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