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Nicholas P. Bentivegna

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CRD#: 4636923
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Professional summary


Nicholas P Bentivegna was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Nicholas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Prior to being barred, Nicholas had worked at 17 firms, which includes WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP INC., EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., TRIDENT PARTNERS LTD., GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP, JOHN THOMAS FINANCIAL, BROOKSTONE SECURITIES INC., AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, ROCKWELL GLOBAL CAPITAL LLC, CLARK DODGE & CO. INC., JHS CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC, NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, BROOKVILLE CAPITAL PARTNERS, WESTROCK ADVISORS INC., GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL INC, NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION, GRANITE ASSOCIATES INC, AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

December 20, 2012 - May 9, 2013

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
FARMINGDALE, NY
Past

June 19, 2012 - August 13, 2012

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
MELVILLE, NY
Past

October 24, 2011 - December 19, 2011

TRIDENT PARTNERS LTD.

BD
CRD#: 41258
WOODBURY, NY
Past

June 10, 2011 - September 27, 2011

GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 16871
MELVILLE, NY
Past

January 15, 2010 - June 13, 2011

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
MELVILLE, NY
Past

December 18, 2009 - January 7, 2010

JOHN THOMAS FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 40982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 18, 2009 - November 23, 2009

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13366
MASSAPEQUA, NY
Past

December 23, 2008 - January 15, 2009

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

November 12, 2008 - December 12, 2008

ROCKWELL GLOBAL CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 142485
LAKEMARY, FL
Past

September 16, 2008 - October 31, 2008

CLARK DODGE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 23288
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

May 15, 2008 - June 2, 2008

JHS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 112097
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

March 12, 2008 - May 30, 2008

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
HUNTINGTON, NY
Past

September 10, 2007 - March 12, 2008

BROOKVILLE CAPITAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 102380
MELVILLE, NY
Past

March 7, 2007 - October 19, 2007

WESTROCK ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114338
WOODBURY, NY
Past

October 31, 2006 - March 9, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
LINDENHURST, NY
Past

August 10, 2006 - September 28, 2006

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
FARMINGDALE, NY
Past

June 5, 2006 - August 15, 2006

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
MELVILLE, NY
Past

February 24, 2006 - June 16, 2006

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
LINDENHURST, NY
Past

May 12, 2005 - February 27, 2006

GRANITE ASSOCIATES, INC

BD
CRD#: 46682
MELVILLE, NY
Past

February 3, 2005 - April 27, 2005

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 7, 2003 - February 16, 2005

EKN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 113525
MELVILLE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/15/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WF
WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
ASSET MARKETING STRATEGIES,LLC | WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | WINSTON COOPER INC. | WILLIAMS ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WIENIEWITZ FINANCIAL | VERITAS FINANCIAL GROUP | TOMOLONIS FINANCIAL, LLC | ROOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROBERTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS OF GA | REINHARDT CONSULTING GROUP | RAIKE FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | RAIKE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOTUS POSITIONS, LLC | LAKE WYLIE FINANCIAL, LLC | GLASGOW FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP | FESSLER FINANCIAL GROUP | FESSLER FINANCIAL | F.I.T. FINANCIAL | EDGEWOOD FINANCIAL | DRESSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DRAWDY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | COVENANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORE FINANCIAL | CBG FINANCIAL INC. | BRUCKNER FINANCIAL GROUP | BRANCA FINANCIAL GROUP | BOND FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 38095 / SEC#: 801-65881, 8-48080

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/10/2020
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Contact information


Main Address
117 Towne Lake Parkway Suite 200, Woodstock, GA 30188
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Georgia since 04/28/2009
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - MARCH 29, 2018 (3/30/2018)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WOODSTOCK HOLDINGS INCHOLDING COMPANY
BRANCA, ANTHONY DOUGLASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF BD1178639
BRANCA, ANTHONY DOUGLASCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER1178639
RAIKE, WILLIAM JASPER IIICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - RIA1502298
RAIKE, WILLIAM JASPER IIIPRESIDENT / CEO1502298
RAIKE, WILLIAM JASPER IIIROSFP1502298
WHITLEY, MELISSA LYNNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP2615710

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Arbitration7

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Company Information


WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 38095

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