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Lauren E. Blank

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS
Melville, NY 11747
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CRD#: 5672171
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Professional summary

Lauren Emily Blank, who also goes by Lauren Emily Friedman, is a registered financial professional currently at HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Melville, New York.

Lauren is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Lauren has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Lauren Emily Friedman

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 5, 2017 - Present

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
BD
CRD#: 30996
Melville, NY
Past

November 12, 2009 - October 25, 2017

DOUGLAS & CO. MUNICIPALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7176
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.

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RR
New York
(10/5/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/15/2011
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: 11/11/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

H&
HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.
HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC. | LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 30996 / SEC#: , 8-45285

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

Main Address
35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
Mailing Address
35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
Phone number
(631) 454-2000
Established
Delaware since 08/28/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PERCHERON ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.OWNER
HEROLD, LAWRENCE STEPHENCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/FINOP870531
LANTON, KEITH MICHAELPRESIDENT1703378
SHEFTEL, WENDY DIANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2300282

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Company Information

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 30996Melville, NY 11747

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