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Dana L. Villanova

BANCROFT CAPITAL
San Mateo, CA 94403
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CRD#: 4729805
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Professional summary

Dana Lynn Villanova, who also goes by Dana Lynn VIllanova, is a registered financial professional currently at BANCROFT CAPITAL, LLC located in San Mateo, California.

Dana is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Dana has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Dana Lynn Villanova

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 7, 2023 - Present

BANCROFT CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 112 West 25th Avenue, Suite 1, San Mateo, CA 94403
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290665
San Mateo, CA
Past

September 27, 2021 - October 13, 2022

CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 106753
Colorado Springs, CO
Past

January 7, 2005 - August 7, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
PURCHASE, NY
Past

September 27, 2004 - January 10, 2005

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

December 19, 2003 - March 12, 2004

ING DIRECT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 112624
WILMINGTON, DE

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/27/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/29/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 7/6/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/14/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/18/2003
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BC
BANCROFT CAPITAL, LLC
BANCROFT CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 290665 / SEC#: , 8-70035

Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
501 Office Center Drive Suite 130, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Mailing Address
501 Office Center Drive Suite 130, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone number
(484) 686-0346
Established
Pennsylvania since 07/04/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
4

FINRA licenses (34 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
QUINN, CAULDON DEANCEO4530968
BANCROFT HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
LINDH, COLLEEN MARNIECCO/FINOP1912150

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Company Information

BANCROFT CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 290665San Mateo, CA 94403

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