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John J. Piro

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC
UNIONDALE, NY 11556
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CRD#: 4539787
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Professional summary


John Justin Piro is a registered financial advisor currently at JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC located in Uniondale, New York.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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BUTTONWOOD SELECT OPPORTUNITIES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES LLC AT 1000 RXR PLAZA, UNIONDALE, NY 11556. GENERAL PARTNER OF THE JGUN AFFILIATED BUTTONWOOD FUNDS AS A NON-VOTING PASSIVE MEMBER SINCE 01/2013. O HOURS/WK IN THIS INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. DUTIES ARE PASSIVE BUT THERE IS A POTENTIAL OF EARNING COMPENSATION ON A CONTINGENT BASIS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANAGING MEMBERS.; BUTTONWOOD H1 MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES LLC AT 1000 RXR PLAZA, UNIONDALE, NY 11556. MEMBER OF A JGUN AFFILIATED BUTTONWOOD FUND AS A NON-VOTING PASSIVE MEMBER SINCE 05/2017. O HOURS/WK IN THIS INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. DUTIES ARE PASSIVE BUT THERE IS A POTENTIAL OF EARNING COMPENSATION ON A CONTINGENT BASIS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MANAGING MEMBERS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 24, 2017 - Present

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

Office #1: 1000 Rxr Plaza East Tower, Uniondale, NY 11556
RIA
BD
CRD#: 24795
UNIONDALE, NY
Current

January 2, 2009 - Present

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

Office #1: 1000 Rxr Plaza East Tower, Uniondale, NY 11556
RIA
BD
CRD#: 24795
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

September 11, 2003 - January 28, 2009

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
MEDFORD, NY
Past

July 30, 2002 - March 5, 2003

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

June 14, 2002 - July 30, 2002

MILESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43295
BOHEMIA, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
JG
JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC
AMERICAN PRIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | LELLOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO., LLC | JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC | EAST END SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 24795 / SEC#: 801-121064, 8-41386

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/4/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/5/2021 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2021 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2021 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/20/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2021 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Long Island district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/2/2009)
RR
Arizona
(1/19/2010)
RR
Arkansas
(5/5/2023)
RR
California
(1/2/2009)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2009)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2009)
RR
Delaware
(9/16/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2009)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2009)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2009)
RR
Hawaii
(8/31/2010)
RR
Idaho
(1/2/2009)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2009)
RR
Indiana
(1/2/2009)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2009)
RR
Kansas
(1/8/2010)
RR
Kentucky
(11/4/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(9/18/2017)
RR
Maine
(8/3/2023)
RR
Maryland
(6/11/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/8/2010)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2009)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2009)
RR
Missouri
(1/9/2015)
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2009)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2009)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/24/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(1/2/2009)
RR
New York
(1/2/2009)
IAR
New York
(4/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2009)
RR
North Dakota
(3/11/2011)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2009)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2009)
RR
Oregon
(6/15/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2009)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2009)
RR
South Dakota
(4/29/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(1/11/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2009)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2009)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2009)
RR
West Virginia
(1/2/2009)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2009)
RR
Wyoming
(10/18/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/1/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


JG
JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC
AMERICAN PRIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | LELLOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO., LLC | JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC | EAST END SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 24795 / SEC#: 801-121064, 8-41386

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/4/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/5/2021 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2021 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/22/2021 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2021 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/20/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2021 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Long Island district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1000 Rxr Plaza 10th Floor, Uniondale, NY 11556
Mailing Address
1000 Rxr Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556
Phone number
(212) 440-9600
Established
Delaware since 08/07/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO., LLC ADV BROCHURE (4/23/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JOSEPH GUNNAR HOLDING CO., LLC.OWNER
ALAGNA, JOSEPH ANTHONY JRCHAIRMAN, CEO1840339
COLOMBO, DOUGLASPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1858351
HODGE, WILLIAM PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AMLCO1950852
SINGER, STEVEN FREDERICFINOP2360737
STEIN, STEPHAN APRESIDENT3238494

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts68
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 33,967,899

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration13

Red Flags


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Company Information


JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

CRD#: 24795Uniondale, NY 11556

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