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Michael S. Lefton

STARWOOD CAPITAL, L.L.C.
New York, NY 10014
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CRD#: 6155580
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Professional summary


Michael Stewart Lefton is a registered financial professional currently at STARWOOD CAPITAL, L.L.C. located in New York, New York.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 82 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 9, 2017 - Present

STARWOOD CAPITAL, L.L.C.

Office #1: 40 10th Ave 8th Fl, New York, NY 10014
BD
CRD#: 146057
New York, NY
Past

August 19, 2015 - April 26, 2017

YIELDSTREET MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 172295
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 2013 - July 21, 2015

STARWOOD CAPITAL, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 146057
GREENWICH, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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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Alabama
(2/8/2021)
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Alaska
(2/8/2021)
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Arizona
(2/8/2021)
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Arkansas
(2/8/2021)
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California
(5/9/2017)
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Colorado
(5/9/2017)
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Connecticut
(5/9/2017)
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Delaware
(2/8/2021)
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District of Columbia
(5/9/2017)
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Florida
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Georgia
(5/9/2017)
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Hawaii
(2/8/2021)
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Idaho
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Illinois
(5/9/2017)
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Indiana
(2/8/2021)
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
(5/9/2017)
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Michigan
(5/9/2017)
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Minnesota
(2/8/2021)
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Mississippi
(2/8/2021)
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Missouri
(5/9/2017)
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Montana
(2/8/2021)
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Nebraska
(2/8/2021)
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Nevada
(5/9/2017)
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New Hampshire
(2/8/2021)
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New Jersey
(5/9/2017)
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New Mexico
(2/8/2021)
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New York
(5/9/2017)
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North Carolina
(5/9/2017)
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North Dakota
(2/8/2021)
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Ohio
(5/10/2017)
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Oklahoma
(2/8/2021)
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Oregon
(2/8/2021)
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Pennsylvania
(5/9/2017)
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Puerto Rico
(2/8/2021)
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Rhode Island
(5/9/2017)
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South Carolina
(2/8/2021)
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South Dakota
(5/9/2017)
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Tennessee
(5/9/2017)
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Texas
(5/9/2017)
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Utah
(2/8/2021)
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Vermont
(2/8/2021)
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Virgin Islands
(2/8/2021)
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Virginia
(2/8/2021)
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Washington
(5/9/2017)
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West Virginia
(2/8/2021)
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Wisconsin
(2/8/2021)
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Wyoming
(2/8/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/24/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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STARWOOD CAPITAL, L.L.C.
591 CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.L.C. | STARWOOD CAPITAL, L.L.C.

CRD#: 146057 / SEC#: , 8-67788

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


Main Address
591 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Mailing Address
591 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone number
(203) 422-7775
Established
Delaware since 08/02/2007
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#
STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP HOLDINGS, L.P.MEMBER
BOULIER, CHARLES JOSEPHFINOP6766152
GUTTIN, MATTHEW SCOTTCEO/CCO5801291
STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP HOLDINGS GP, L.L.C.MANAGER

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Company Information


STARWOOD CAPITAL, L.L.C.

CRD#: 146057New York, NY 10014

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