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Falaq Y. Kagda

BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC
NEW YORK, NY 10167
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CRD#: 4568444
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Professional summary


Falaq Yusuf Kagda, who also goes by Falak Yusufi Kagda, is a registered financial professional currently at BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC located in New York, New York.

Falaq is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Falaq has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 16 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Falak Yusufi Kagda

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 17, 2025 - Present

BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 245 Park Ave, New York, NY 10167
RIA
BD
CRD#: 317807
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 26, 2021 - December 8, 2023

HUATAI SECURITIES (USA), INC.

BD
CRD#: 298809
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 2020 - January 21, 2021

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

September 17, 2013 - January 30, 2020

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

July 12, 2011 - June 24, 2013

NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 11707
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 19, 2009 - May 24, 2011

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC
BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 317807 / SEC#: 801-129468, 8-71053

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2024 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 4/23/2009
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


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BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC
BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 317807 / SEC#: 801-129468, 8-71053

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/2024 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
245 Park Ave, New York, NY 10167
Mailing Address
245 Park Ave, New York, NY 10167
Phone number
(212) 969-1000
Established
Delaware since 10/15/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
282

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Part 2 Brochures

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH SERVICES BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BERNSTEIN NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS LLCSOLE LLC MEMBER
BERTAN, LAURENCE HUGHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2332647
HEATH, THOMASPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2892153
KEYES-GREVELIS, STEPHEN NHEAD OF SALES4273925
MCGRANAHAN, COLIN AHEAD OF RESEARCH4378110
MORGAN, SCOTT THOMASHEAD OF TRADING2578628
RHEE, KIHOCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP2827794
VAN BRUGGE, ROBERT PIETERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4610799

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Company Information


BERNSTEIN INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 317807New York, NY 10167

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