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Blake M. Best

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10017
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CRD#: 5711909
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Professional summary

Blake Mckinley Best, who also goes by Blake Mckinley Best Cpa, Blake Mckinley Best, is a registered financial professional currently at FINALIS SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Blake is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Blake has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Blake Mckinley Best Cpa | Blake Mckinley Best

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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

March 5, 2026 - Present

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 450 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017
BD
CRD#: 305908
New York, NY
Past

October 21, 2021 - November 17, 2025

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 2020 - September 24, 2021

BOFA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 283942
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 5, 2013 - April 14, 2020

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 22, 2009 - April 1, 2013

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
BALTIMORE, MD

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
New York
(3/5/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/15/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 9/30/2019
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: 12/21/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/27/2023
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FINALIS SECURITIES LLC
DEALSYTE SECURITIES LLC | FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 305908 / SEC#: , 8-70425

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

Main Address
450 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
228 Park Ave South Suite 85550, New York, NY 10003
Phone number
(800) 962-0418
Established
Delaware since 09/10/2019
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FINALIS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
BRANT, DAVID ROBERTFINOP2718478
DIGIGLIO, JOSEPH ANDREWCCO4945031
MORA, MICHAEL JOHNCEO2648236

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Company Information

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 305908New York, NY 10017

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