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John P. Hoffman

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CRD#: 5212160
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

John P Hoffman, who also goes by John Patrick Hoffman, John P Hoffman, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2006. John had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Patrick Hoffman | John P Hoffman

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.
1. Grayscale Operating, LLC (Parent Company to the Firm and Grayscale Advisors, LLC); Investment Related; Glenview, IL; 11/2023; Sales Distribution; Managing Director, Head of Distribution & Strategy; 160 Hours/Month. 2. Rental property; Glenview, IL; Non-investment related; Began11/09/2016; rental property; zero hours per month with zero hours during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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


Past

August 29, 2024 - September 29, 2025

GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 305907
Stamford, CT
Past

March 14, 2024 - August 29, 2024

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

December 22, 2023 - September 29, 2025

GRAYSCALE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 314868
Glenview, IL
Past

December 21, 2023 - March 14, 2024

GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 305907
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 17, 2020 - August 2, 2023

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

August 10, 2016 - August 2, 2023

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

September 27, 2006 - August 2, 2023

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/29/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC
GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 305907 / SEC#: , 8-70437

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


Main Address
290 Harbor Drive 4th Floor, Stamford, CT 06902
Mailing Address
290 Harbor Drive 4th Floor, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone number
(203) 998-6150
Established
Delaware since 06/14/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRAYSCALE OPERATING, LLCSOLE MEMBER OF GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC
MASCI, KATHRYN CODYFINOP / PFO6755238
PALASZ, FELICA CORNELIAPOO7830001
PALMER, JORDAN WYNNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7279088
ROBERTS, ALLISON BRADYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5198017
SALM, CRAIG IANCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER6936921

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Company Information


GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 305907

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