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Desmond Gordon

BLUE OWL SECURITIES
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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CRD#: 5208990
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Professional summary

Desmond Gordon, who also goes by Desmond G Gordon Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at BLUE OWL SECURITIES located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Desmond is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Desmond has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Desmond G Gordon Jr

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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 6, 2025 - Present

BLUE OWL SECURITIES

Office #1: 51 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078
BD
CRD#: 283250
Short Hills, NJ
Past

June 2, 2021 - May 1, 2025

APW CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43814
Albany, NY
Past

May 4, 2009 - May 18, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

October 1, 2007 - January 23, 2009

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
ALBANY, 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
Connecticut
(5/6/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(5/6/2025)
RR
New York
(5/6/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/29/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/16/2009
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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BLUE OWL SECURITIES
BLUE OWL SECURITIES | OWL ROCK SECURITIES | OWL ROCK CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | BLUE OWL SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 283250 / SEC#: , 8-69744

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

Main Address
375 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10152
Mailing Address
375 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10152
Phone number
(212) 419-3000
Established
Delaware since 12/17/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BLUE OWL CAPITAL GROUP LLCSOLE MEMBER
AMATO, KERRI ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710835
CONNOR, SEAN RICHARDPRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER6019182
PAGNOTTA, ANTONIO FRANCESCOFINOP5037398

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Company Information

BLUE OWL SECURITIES

CRD#: 283250Short Hills, NJ 07078

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