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David E. Burns

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CRD#: 4790463
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Professional summary

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David Edward Burns was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. David had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 79 exams.

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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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Experience

Past

November 6, 2024 - March 23, 2026

CAPSTONE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 132185
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 28, 2017 - June 5, 2024

IMPERIAL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 43744
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 31, 2012 - July 10, 2013

BDO CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109679
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 17, 2008 - September 12, 2011

GREENHILL & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 40290
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 4, 2006 - March 6, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 2004 - September 12, 2006

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17708
NEW YORK, 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: 8/29/2017
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/21/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 6/28/2017
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm

CP
CAPSTONE PARTNERS
CAPSTONE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC | CAPSTONE PARTNERS | CAPSTONE HEADWATERS

CRD#: 132185 / SEC#: , 8-66572

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

Main Address
10 Post Office Square Suite 800n, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
10 Post Office Square Suite 800n, Boston, MA 02109
Phone number
(617) 619-3300
Established
Delaware since 04/08/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CAPSTONE CORPORATE FINANCE LLCDIRECT OWNER
BEEKMAN, TODD ANDREWDIRECTOR6291198
CASPER, MARK VERNON JR.CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6682711
FERRARA, JOHN MARIO IIPRESIDENT2097226
JANSON, PAUL EDWARDDIRECTOR4992234
KLEINMAN, SCOTT DAVIDDIRECTOR2357636
MILCETICH, MATTHEW LOUISEXECUTIVE MANAGING DIRECTOR6419334
SZWAGULAK, JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4033023
VALDIVIA, SERENAAML OFFICER7790899

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CAPSTONE PARTNERS

CRD#: 132185

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