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Thomas F. Costello

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CRD#: 54941
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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.

Thomas Francn Costello, who also goes by Thomas Francis Costello, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Thomas had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 1 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Thomas Francis Costello

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 30, 1993 - June 23, 1998

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 2, 1993 - August 30, 1993

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 16, 1982 - March 5, 1992

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 10, 1982 - July 27, 1984

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
Past

November 9, 1973 - March 5, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

April 13, 1973 - July 10, 1976

PROFIT FUNDS INC.

BD
CRD#: 3089
Past

December 22, 1971 - October 26, 1974

PLANNED SECURITY CONSULTANTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 667

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/20/1971
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


WG
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
HL SECURITIES, INC. | WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC. | W. S. GRIFFITH & CO., INC. | W. S. GRIFFITH & CO., INC | HOME LIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

CRD#: 10410 / SEC#: , 8-27324

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/13/2004
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 08/07/1970
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WS GRIFFITH ADVISORS, INC.PARENT COMPANY
BEAGIN, JOSEPH GARYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT15544
BEERS, JOHN HENRYSECRETARY, VICE PRESIDENT
DAHL, RICHARD STEWARTVICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS1080878
ENGBERG, NANCY JEANVP & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2952960
HAYLON, MICHAEL EDWARDDIRECTOR1884528
KELLEHER, JOSEPH EDWARDPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR4017209
LAUTENSACK, ROBERT GEORGE JRDIRECTOR
MILLER, LAURA EILEENCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT1558203
OLSON, VICTORIA LYNNVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER2360895

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration2

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Company Information


WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

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