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Joseph O'dea

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES
STAMFORD, CT 06901
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CRD#: 5540964
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Joseph O'deaVERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES

Professional summary

Joseph O'dea, who also goes by Joseph John Odea, Joseph Odea, is a registered financial professional currently at VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 87, Series 86, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases

Joseph John Odea | Joseph Odea

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

August 31, 2026 - Present

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 2 Landmark Square Suite 207, Stamford, CT 06901
BD
CRD#: 334696
STAMFORD, CT
Past

March 5, 2021 - September 3, 2026

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
New York, NY
Past

October 12, 2009 - December 31, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 9, 2009 - June 24, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
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

RR
Connecticut
(8/31/2026)
RR
New York
(8/31/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/2/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 3/26/2021
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 86
Date: 3/17/2021
Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/4/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/27/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/8/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VR
VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.
VERTICAL RESEARCH PARTNERS, LLC | VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 334696 / SEC#: , 8-71336

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

Main Address
6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
Mailing Address
6 Landmark Square Suite 720, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone number
(203) 276-5671
Established
Connecticut since 02/10/2025
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SPRAGUE, JEFFREY TODDPRESIDENT1655155
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANFINOP2503352
SULPIZIO, DAVID VINCENTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2273755

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Company Information

VERTICAL RESEARCH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 334696Stamford, CT 06901

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