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Christopher P. Donovan

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CRD#: 6514885
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Christopher Patrick Donovan, who also goes by Christopher Donovan, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2019. Christopher had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christopher Donovan

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 21, 2020 - September 22, 2022

LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104369
Morristown, NJ
Past

April 18, 2019 - May 14, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2019 - May 14, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY

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: 4/18/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/17/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LF
LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC
LIGHTSPEED | LIME BROKERAGE LLC | LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC

CRD#: 104369 / SEC#: , 8-52843

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


Main Address
20 Headquarters Plaza North Tower 7th Floor, Morristown, NJ, 07960
Mailing Address
20 Headquarters Plaza North Tower 7th Floor, Morristown, NJ, 07960
Phone number
(888) 577-3123
Established
Delaware since 08/03/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
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#
LIGHTSPEED HOLDINGS LLCDIRECT OWNER
CHUN, YUEN NAFINOP2219603
GIBB, THOMAS ANTHONYPRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4750905
NAIB, FARID AHMEDCEO6285310
PETZOLD, KEITH WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2944070
WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCDIRECT OWNER

Disclosures


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Company Information


LIGHTSPEED FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP LLC

CRD#: 104369

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