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Brett D. Kohart

GFI SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10041
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CRD#: 5541285
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Professional summary

Brett Devereux Kohart, who also goes by Brett Deveroux Kohart, Brett Kohart, is a registered financial professional currently at GFI SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Brett is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Brett has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Brett Deveroux Kohart | Brett Kohart

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

GFI SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10041Office #2: 6 Thorndal Circle, Darien, CT 06820
BD
CRD#: 19982
New York, NY
Past

March 11, 2016 - October 29, 2025

LPS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 155246
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 24, 2015 - March 14, 2016

WHITAKER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 121465
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 2012 - February 11, 2015

TULLETT PREBON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28196
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 16, 2010 - August 30, 2012

GFI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19982
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 2008 - October 8, 2010

TP ICAP GLOBAL MARKETS AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 2762
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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
(11/3/2025)
RR
New York
(11/3/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/28/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/30/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

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GFI SECURITIES LLC
12TH STREET CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | SUNRISE BROKERS, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | SUNRISE A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES | LATIUM, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | GFI SECURITIES LLC | GFI GROUP, INC. | G.F.I. GROUP, INC. | FENICS-PM, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC | CAVENTOR CAPITAL, A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC. | AUREL PARTNERS A DIVISION OF GFI SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 19982 / SEC#: , 8-43548

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

Main Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10041
Mailing Address
55 Water Street 10th Floor, New York, NY 10041
Phone number
(212) 968-2032
Established
New York since 07/09/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (26 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GFINET INC.SOLE MEMBER
ABULARRAGE, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3265633
ANZALONE, THOMAS JOSEPHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1161513
HAUF, JASON WILLIAMSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4163331
LEWIS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL2684821
LYNCH, MARTINCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5612726
SULFARO, MICHAEL CARLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2483562

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Company Information

GFI SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 19982New York, NY 10041

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