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Michael A. Colonnese

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO.
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 5683269
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Professional summary


Michael Anthony Colonnese, who also goes by Michael Colonnese, is a registered financial professional currently at H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC located in New York, New York.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


Michael Colonnese

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 28, 2022 - Present

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

Office #1: 430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022Office #2: 430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
BD
CRD#: 375
New York, NY
Past

November 8, 2021 - July 6, 2022

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 2019 - October 25, 2021

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 283942
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 2017 - October 1, 2019

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
Avon, CT
Past

September 23, 2016 - March 30, 2017

SIDOTI & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 102860
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 18, 2011 - September 15, 2016

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
GREENWICH, CT
Past

March 3, 2011 - September 12, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
GREENWICH, CT
Past

October 1, 2010 - February 16, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
STRATFORD, CT

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
Florida
(1/6/2025)
RR
New York
(6/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/16/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC
H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC
H. C. WAINWRIGHT & CO. | WAINWRIGHT H C & CO INC | RODMAN & RENSHAW | H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC | H.C. WAINWRIGHT & CO., INC. | H.C WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

CRD#: 375 / SEC#: , 8-43115

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


Main Address
430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
430 Park Avenue 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 356-0500
Established
Delaware since 04/10/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HCWHC INCSHAREHOLDER
KAPLAN, MARK ELIOTCEO2618079
KIRSCH, KENNETH JOHNCFO1671480
KIRSCH, KENNETH JOHNFINOP1671480
SILVERA, EDWARD DAVIDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER6216348
YANOW, JONATHAN TODDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6516303

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Company Information


H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

H.C.WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC

CRD#: 375New York, NY 10022

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