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Giovanni P. Stella

TRADINGBLOCK
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 4885175
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Professional summary


Giovanni Patrick Stella, who also goes by Gino Stella, Giovanni Stella, is a registered financial professional currently at TRADINGBLOCK located in Chicago, Illinois.

Giovanni is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Giovanni has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gino Stella | Giovanni Stella

Other business activities


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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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 30, 2014 - Present

TRADINGBLOCK

Office #1: 311 S. Wacker Dr., Ste 1775, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 128605
Chicago, IL
Past

July 10, 2012 - November 20, 2013

X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126201
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 11, 2006 - June 14, 2012

OPTIONSXPRESS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103849
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 2, 2005 - June 30, 2005

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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.

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Alabama
(5/15/2015)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
(5/8/2015)
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Colorado
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
(8/14/2014)
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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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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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
(5/18/2015)
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
(5/15/2015)
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West Virginia
(5/15/2015)
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Wisconsin
(5/15/2015)
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Wyoming
(5/15/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/8/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TR
TRADINGBLOCK
AOS, INC. | TUBREAUXS WEALTH & LEGACY SOLUTIONS | TRADINGBLOCK | TRADING BLOCK | THE CUSICK GROUP | SHEIKH INVESTMENTS | MYIPO | MONEYBLOCK ASSET MANAGEMENT | MONEYBLOCK | MIDWEST CAPITAL RESOURCES, INC. | AOS, INC. DBA MONEYBLOCK

CRD#: 128605 / SEC#: , 8-66163

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


Main Address
311 S. Wacker Dr., Ste 1775 Ste 650, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
311 S. Wacker Dr., Ste 1775, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 253-0385
Established
Illinois since 06/02/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAMBRIA HOLDINGS INC.OWNER
HEFFERNAN, THOMAS ROBERTVP5538731
HOEH, PHILLIP JOHNCCO2231877
MARTINO, GARY ANTHONYVP1458334
OGILVIE, DONAL SHANNONCOO2863275
VANDERHOOF, JOEL MICHAELPRESIDENT - INVESTMENT BANKING4152196
WALLACE, ROBERT DIRLAMCFO4606185
WICKERT, JERE THOMASCEO AND PRESIDENT2079719

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Arbitration3

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Company Information


TRADINGBLOCK

CRD#: 128605Chicago, IL 60606

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