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John Sclafini

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CRD#: 5797304
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Professional summary


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John Sclafini, who also goes by John Joseph Sclafini, John Sclafini Jr, John Sclafini, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. John had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


John Joseph Sclafini | John Sclafini Jr | John Sclafini

Other business activities


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OTHER BUSINESS NAME: DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LOCATION: DEERFIELD, IL. NATURE OF BUSINESS: HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM. POSITION OR TITLE: DIRECTOR AND HEAD VARSITY COACH RESPONSIBILITIES: COACH HOCKEY. INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH: 15/NONE DURING MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 7, 2022 - November 17, 2022

LFT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 290210
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 12, 2013 - July 26, 2022

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 107027
WHEATON, IL
Past

August 12, 2013 - July 26, 2022

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

May 11, 2011 - August 6, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 18, 2011 - August 6, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/9/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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LFT SECURITIES, LLC
ADVANCED TRADING & LINKED ASSET STRATEGIES, LLC | LFT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 290210 / SEC#: , 8-70015

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


Main Address
425 Walnut Street, Suite 2410, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3931
Mailing Address
425 Walnut Street, Suite 2410, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3931
Phone number
(513) 271-0759
Established
Delaware since 06/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LUMA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCOWNER, SOLE MEMBER
BONACCI, TIMOTHY JOHNPRESIDENT & CEO4194271
JENKINS, ROBERT PATRICKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6030790
POGAN, DONALDCOO & POO5611677
RUSSELL, SARAH DETLINGPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & FINOP6727189
STACHE, PAUL GERARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1170097

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Company Information


LFT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 290210

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