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Roger A. Portaro

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 4812150
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Professional summary

Roger Alan Portaro Jr, who also goes by Roger A Portaro, Roger Alan Portaro, Roger Alan Portaro Jr, Roger Portaro, is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Roger is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Roger has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Roger A Portaro | Roger Alan Portaro | Roger Alan Portaro Jr | Roger Portaro

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 7, 2025 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

November 6, 2024 - December 1, 2025

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 305908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 2021 - April 1, 2024

FORO CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 311125
Charlotte, NC
Past

October 15, 2018 - April 2, 2021

DRAGONFLY CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 125199
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past

June 4, 2018 - August 15, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 11, 2018 - August 15, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 8, 2008 - May 26, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 22, 2008 - May 26, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 9, 2006 - May 16, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(12/7/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(12/7/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/1/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/7/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/15/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/11/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

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

Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
MUELLER, MICHELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6707697
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR2083402

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Company Information

GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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