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Samrat P. Karnik

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL
NEW YORK, NY 10167
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CRD#: 5484830
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Professional summary

Samrat P Karnik is a registered financial professional currently at HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC. located in New York, New York.

Samrat is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Samrat has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Experience

Current

June 17, 2022 - Present

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 245 Park Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10167
BD
CRD#: 17708
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 16, 2018 - June 23, 2022

CAPSTONE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 132185
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 14, 2014 - November 14, 2018

HEADWATERS BD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 117042
DENVER, CO
Past

August 30, 2013 - January 31, 2014

BENTLEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 25759
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 27, 2011 - June 3, 2013

KROLL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36927
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 8, 2010 - May 25, 2011

FOCUS CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 143240
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 26, 2008 - June 2, 2010

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17708
NEW YORK, 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.

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RR
New York
(6/17/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/30/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/25/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HL
HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
HLHZ CAPITAL, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN, LOKEY, HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, L.P. | HOULIHAN LOKEY HOWARD & ZUKIN CAPITAL, INC. | HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708 / SEC#: , 8-35643

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

Main Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
10250 Constellation Boulevard 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone number
(310) 553-8871
Established
California since 01/09/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HOULIHAN LOKEY AMERICAS (HOLDINGS) LLCDIRECT OWNER OF HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.
ADELSON, SCOTT JOSEPHPRESIDENT/CEO AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2147111
ALLEY, JAMES LINDSEYTREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (HLI)2394515
BEISER, SCOTT LEEVICE PRESIDENT/CO-CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTOR (HLI)2026185
BEN-CANAAN, MARC AVICCO/AMLCO4885345
CRAIN, CHRISTOPHER MADISONSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL
TANIGUCHI, EDWARD NEALCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP4632869
YAMARONE, CHARLES ANTHONY IIICHIEF CORP.GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE OFFICER, HLI2190400

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Company Information

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 17708New York, NY 10167

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