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Richard J. Vitale

THE M & A GROUP LLC
Sarasota, FL 34238
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CRD#: 4752484
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Professional summary


Richard James Vitale, who also goes by Richard J VItale, Rick J Vitale, is a registered financial professional currently at THE M & A GROUP LLC located in Sarasota, Florida.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Richard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard J Vitale | Rick J Vitale

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 22, 2023 - Present

THE M & A GROUP LLC

Office #1: 8133 Shadow Pine Way, Sarasota, FL 34238
BD
CRD#: 144909
Sarasota, FL
Past

June 21, 2022 - May 23, 2023

INVESTX MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 148248
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 5, 2017 - June 23, 2022

THE M & A GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 144909
SARASOTA, FL
Past

November 9, 2016 - February 16, 2017

HARTMAN REAL ASSETS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 282619
Houston, TX
Past

August 11, 2015 - January 3, 2017

D.H. HILL SECURITIES, LLLP

BD
CRD#: 41528
KINGWOOD, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Alabama
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Alaska
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Colorado
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Georgia
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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New York
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North Carolina
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(6/22/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 1/4/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TM
THE M & A GROUP LLC
LAKEPOINTE CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC | THE M & A GROUP LLC | THE M & A GROUP - SORENSEN FREELAND PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 144909 / SEC#: , 8-67684

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


Main Address
8133 Shadow Pine Way, Sarasota, FL 34238
Mailing Address
8133 Shadow Pine Way, Sarasota, FL 34238
Phone number
(941) 960-2374
Established
Minnesota since 10/18/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SORENSEN, IVAR W.EXECUTIVE REP/CEO/CCO/AMLCO/FINOP5679179

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Company Information


THE M & A GROUP LLC

CRD#: 144909Sarasota, FL 34238

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