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Michael M. Metzger

DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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CRD#: 5558233
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Professional summary


Michael Markus Metzger is a registered financial professional currently at DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 62 exams.

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Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

March 26, 2018 - Present

DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 1100 Glendon Avenue Suite 905, Los Angeles, CA 90024
BD
CRD#: 131338
Los Angeles, CA
Past

June 24, 2015 - January 4, 2018

HOULIHAN LOKEY CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17708
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 14, 2014 - September 14, 2015

M.E.S.A. SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136138
Los Angeles, CA
Past

March 28, 2013 - June 8, 2015

COVERT & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 144915
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 7, 2010 - March 25, 2013

LYNX CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137178
MORAGA, CA
Past

May 19, 2009 - October 26, 2010

NEW CENTURY CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 147071
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 8, 2008 - May 11, 2009

PACIFIC RIDGE CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 136544
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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
California
(3/26/2018)
RR
New York
(3/26/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/14/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 7/7/2008
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC
DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC | RCG, LLC

CRD#: 131338 / SEC#: , 8-66448

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


Main Address
950 Third Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
950 Third Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 508-7110
Established
New York since 01/15/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DRAKE STAR HOLDINGS LLCSOLE MEMBER
BEDROSIAN, GREGORY RONALDCEO2279671
JOHNSON, MATTHEW HORTONMANAGING PARTNER2179618
JOHNSON, NATHAN RAYMONDMANAGING PARTNER4192478
RYAN, KIMBERLY ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND FINOP4316310
TURINO, JAMES GERARDPARTNER

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Company Information


DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 131338Los Angeles, CA 90024

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