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Lauren K. Perkaus

DCM BROKERS
Chicago, IL 60661
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CRD#: 6116318
LP

Professional summary

Lauren Kavanagh Perkaus, who also goes by Lauren Elizabeth Kavanagh, is a registered financial professional currently at DCM BROKERS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Lauren is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Lauren has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 31 and Series 39 exams.

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No

Aliases

Lauren Elizabeth Kavanagh

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

September 18, 2012 - Present

DCM BROKERS, LLC

Office #1: 555 W. Jackson Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60661
BD
CRD#: 144158
Chicago, IL

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
Illinois
(11/9/2012)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/8/2012
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 22
Date: 8/27/2012
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/4/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 39
Date: 10/16/2012
Direct Participation Programs Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

DB
DCM BROKERS, LLC
DCM BROKERS, LLC

CRD#: 144158 / SEC#: , 8-67640

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

Main Address
566 W. Adams, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60661
Mailing Address
555 W. Jackson Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60661
Phone number
(312) 756-4450
Established
Illinois since 01/08/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DEARBORN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCSOLE MEMBER
KAVANAGH, DAVID MICHAELPRESIDENT715753
OROURKE, MAUREEN ANNECFO AND FINOP2219725
PERKAUS, LAUREN KAVANAGHCCO, AMLCO

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Company Information

DCM BROKERS, LLC

CRD#: 144158Chicago, IL 60661

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