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April S. Pitts

KERSHNER SECURITIES
Austin, TX 78758-4281
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CRD#: 4573230
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Professional summary

April Sunshine Pitts, who also goes by April Pitts, is a registered financial professional currently at KERSHNER SECURITIES, LLC located in Austin, Texas.

April is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. April has worked at 5 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 99 exams.

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No

Aliases

April Pitts

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 4, 2018 - Present

KERSHNER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1825-b Kramer Lane, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758-4281
BD
CRD#: 147653
Austin, TX
Past

July 3, 2017 - November 28, 2018

STONEX FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 45993
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

May 13, 2013 - July 3, 2017

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 791
Birmingham, AL
Past

February 13, 2013 - May 2, 2013

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

September 14, 2012 - February 13, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99
Date: 9/13/2012
Operations Professional Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

KS
KERSHNER SECURITIES, LLC
KERSHNER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147653 / SEC#: , 8-67922

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

Main Address
1825-b Kramer Lane, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758-4281
Mailing Address
1825-b Kramer Lane, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758-4281
Phone number
(512) 439-8200
Established
Delaware since 02/22/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KERSHNER,TRADING GROUP, LLCMEMBER
SANDERSON, JON BRIANCFO2060740
TOLLEMACHE, ANDREWCCO, CEO, GSP2979712

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Company Information

KERSHNER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147653Austin, TX 78758-4281

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