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Ross M. Lipson

CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES
Cleveland, OH 44114
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CRD#: 5201469
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Professional summary

Ross Matthew Lipson, who also goes by Ross Mathew Lipson, is a registered financial professional currently at CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ross is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Ross has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ross Mathew Lipson

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 1, 2018 - Present

CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 600 Superior Ave. E, Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44114
BD
CRD#: 126042
Cleveland, OH

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
New York
(7/31/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/31/2018
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 79
Date: 6/1/2018
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CS
CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC
CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 126042 / SEC#: , 8-65845

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

Main Address
600 Superior Ave. E, Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44114
Mailing Address
600 Superior Ave. E, Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone number
(216) 472-6660
Established
Ohio since 09/09/2002
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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CANDLEWOOD HOLDINGS LLCLLC OWNER
DIJOHN, ANTHONY JOHNFINOP6370306
HOFFMAN, MATTHEW THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1144872
LATKOVIC, STEPHEN JOSEPHCEO5554842
POLLACK, GLENN CRAIGMANAGING MEMBER / DIRECTOR3155575

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Company Information

CANDLEWOOD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 126042Cleveland, OH 44114

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