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Joseph D. Donovan

PARAMAX SECURITIES
Williamsville, NY 14221
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CRD#: 5199317
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Professional summary


Joseph Drexelius Donovan, who also goes by Joseph Drexelins Donovan, is a registered financial professional currently at PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC located in Williamsville, New York.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 82TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joseph Drexelins Donovan

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 18, 2020 - Present

PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 333 International Drive Suite A, Williamsville, NY 14221
BD
CRD#: 147374
Williamsville, NY
Past

November 25, 2015 - September 19, 2017

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

September 6, 2006 - November 4, 2008

AIG FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 21774
WILTON, CT

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.

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RR
Missouri
(8/2/2021)
RR
New York
(8/28/2020)
RR
Texas
(5/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 6/27/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 2/18/2020
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC
PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147374 / SEC#: , 8-67902

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


Main Address
333 International Drive Suite A, Williamsville, NY 14221
Mailing Address
333 International Drive Suite A, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone number
(716) 626-1200
Established
New York since 05/14/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PARAMAX CORPORATIONMEMBER/OWNER
D'ALBA, RUSSELL JDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL/CCO/MEMBER4650836
MINNECI, TIMOTHY CHARLESREGISTERED PRINCIPAL5536348
SCHAPS, MICHAEL ROBERTFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/PFO/POO1892138

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Company Information


PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147374Williamsville, NY 14221

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