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Samuel J. Levy

DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 5634800
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Professional summary

Samuel J. Levy, who also goes by Samuel J Levy, is a registered financial professional currently at DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Samuel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Samuel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Samuel J Levy

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 18, 2022 - Present

DRAKE STAR SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 950 Third Avenue 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 131338
New York, NY
Past

February 13, 2019 - June 21, 2022

EQUITEQ SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 283799
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 2013 - February 13, 2019

MARLIN & ASSOCIATES SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 152650
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 11, 2009 - April 2, 2013

PHARUS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148002
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
California
(8/18/2022)
RR
New York
(8/18/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/10/2009
General Securities 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

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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#: 131338New York, NY 10022

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