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Nicole S. Ruff

GRV SECURITIES LLC
NEW YORK, NY 10153
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CRD#: 5770907
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Professional summary

Nicole Sharrett Ruff, who also goes by Nicole S Ruff, is a registered financial professional currently at GRV SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Nicole is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Nicole has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Nicole S Ruff

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

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None

Experience

Current

April 15, 2014 - Present

GRV SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 767 5th Avenue Floor 11, New York, NY 10153
BD
CRD#: 138348
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
(4/30/2014)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/30/2014
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: 4/15/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/26/2019
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

GS
GRV SECURITIES LLC
GROSVENOR SECURITIES LLC | GRV SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 138348 / SEC#: , 8-67160

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

Main Address
900 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-6541
Mailing Address
900 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-6541
Phone number
(312) 506-6500
Established
Delaware since 08/18/2005
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#
GCM GROSVENOR L.P.SOLE MEMBER108654
DANIEL, DAWNA LYNNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5137048
HENRICH, DIANNA LEAMANAGING DIRECTOR4695780
MONTGOMERY, BURKE JOHNSONGENERAL COUNSEL5067591
SACKS, MICHAEL JAYMANAGER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2077424
SULLIVAN, KATHLEEN PATRICIAFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5099521

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Company Information

GRV SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 138348New York, NY 10153

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