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John-paul T. Towey

GRAYSCALE SECURITIES
Stamford, CT 06902
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CRD#: 5487098
JT

Professional summary

John-paul T Towey, who also goes by John-paul T Towey, John-paul Towey, is a registered financial professional currently at GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut.

John-paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. John-paul has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

John-Paul T Towey | John-Paul Towey

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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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

Current

January 16, 2026 - Present

GRAYSCALE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 290 Harbor Drive 4th Floor, Stamford, CT 06902
BD
CRD#: 305907
Stamford, CT
Past

August 16, 2023 - January 12, 2026

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 10, 2022 - March 31, 2023

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 16, 2021 - January 28, 2022

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 129119
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 17, 2010 - February 23, 2021

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 2008 - August 25, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(1/16/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/1/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/17/2021
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/19/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
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#: 305907Stamford, CT 06902

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