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Luciano G. Prestonise

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CRD#: 5455258
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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.

Luciano Giovanni Prestonise, who also goes by Luciano Prestonise, was a registered financial professional .

Luciano is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Luciano had worked at 27 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Luciano Prestonise

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. NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:US Army Reserves INVESTMENT- RELATED:No ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Fallbrook, CA 92028 YOUR POSITION OR TITLE:Captain, Civil Affairs Officer NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Private Business START DATE:3/13/1999 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH:16-24 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:8 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS:Training, military operations as assigned, soldier readiness COMPENSATION :Yes 2. NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:EQUITYZEN INVESTMENT- RELATED:Yes ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:New York, NY 1004 YOUR POSITION OR TITLE:Compliance Associate NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:Private Business START DATE:6/3/2024 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH:150 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS:100 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS:Review Documents, Email, Reports COMPENSATION :Yes

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

June 18, 2024 - November 4, 2024

EQUITYZEN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 281820
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 6, 2024 - August 1, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 5, 2024 - August 1, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

June 5, 2024 - August 1, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 5, 2024 - August 1, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 5, 2024 - August 1, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 5, 2024 - August 1, 2025

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

June 5, 2024 - August 1, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 5, 2024 - August 1, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

January 17, 2024 - February 23, 2024

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147382
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - December 31, 2022

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
El Cajon, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - December 31, 2022

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
El Cajon, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - December 31, 2022

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
El Cajon, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - October 11, 2023

COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172662
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103934
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143809
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45943
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Escondido, CA
Past

November 11, 2022 - February 23, 2024

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
Escondido, CA
Past

June 7, 2022 - September 2, 2022

REVOLUT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 304600
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 12, 2020 - May 31, 2022

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 12, 2020 - May 31, 2022

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 30, 2019 - July 21, 2020

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 23224
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 30, 2019 - July 21, 2020

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 27, 2016 - July 26, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 26, 2016 - July 26, 2019

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 23, 2009 - January 25, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 23, 2009 - January 25, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 18, 2008 - July 20, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 18, 2008 - July 20, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIEGO, CA

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

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/2/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/15/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 7/27/2011
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

ES
EQUITYZEN SECURITIES LLC
EQUITYZEN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 281820 / SEC#: , 8-69689

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

Main Address
30 Broad Street, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10004
Mailing Address
30 Broad Street, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10004
Phone number
(877) 490-6121
Established
Delaware since 09/22/2015
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#
EQUITYZEN, INC.SOLE MEMBER
DAVDA, ATISH MBOARD MANAGER5349343
HASLETT, PHILIP EDWARDCEO5563192
HASLETT, PHILIP EDWARDBOARD MANAGER5563192
KADIA, SUJATA BOSECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5208336
ROCHE, PASCALFINOP5920968

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Company Information

EQUITYZEN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 281820

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