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Ricardo Cruz

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CRD#: 5144374
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Professional summary

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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Ricardo Cruz was a registered financial professional .

Ricardo is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2010. Ricardo had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 57TO, SIE and Series 7 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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

June 11, 2014 - July 1, 2024

SUSQUEHANNA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLLP

BD
CRD#: 35865
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

June 10, 2014 - July 1, 2024

GLOBAL EXECUTION BROKERS, LP

BD
CRD#: 126407
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

February 25, 2013 - May 6, 2013

CV BROKERAGE, INC

BD
CRD#: 462
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ
Past

August 30, 2012 - February 26, 2013

GROUP ONE TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 37484
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 3, 2012 - August 24, 2012

CUTLER GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31730
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 5, 2011 - September 29, 2011

SUMO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146310
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 15, 2011 - June 30, 2011

CHIMERA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147566
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 2010 - December 9, 2010

MADISON PROPRIETARY TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139818
NEW YORK, NY

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

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/30/2010
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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SUSQUEHANNA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLLP
FOREST LANE SECURITIES, INC. | SUSQUEHANNA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLLP | SUSQUEHANNA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.P. | SUSQUEHANNA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 35865 / SEC#: , 8-44325

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

Main Address
401 City Ave Suite 220, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1122
Mailing Address
401 City Ave Suite 220, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1122
Phone number
(800) 825-9550
Established
Delaware since 07/25/2002
Firm type
Other Types of Legal Formation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SFG HOLDING, LLCLIMITED PARTNER
DAMATO, DANIEL DAVID IIFINOP7430998
DANIELS, ETHAN SCOTTPOO5902179
KRASNICK, ALAN JONATHANMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL4606571
MCENTEE, ROBERT FRANCIS JR.CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4722705
SFG PARTNER LLCGENERAL PARTNER
WOOD, NICHOLAS HPRESIDENT2626078

Disclosures

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Company Information

SUSQUEHANNA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLLP

CRD#: 35865

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