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John D. Hawkins

PARAMAX SECURITIES
Williamsville, NY 14221
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CRD#: 6561121
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Professional summary

John David Hawkins is a registered financial professional currently at PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC located in Williamsville, New York.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. John has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 62 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

November 5, 2015 - Present

PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 333 International Drive Suite A, Williamsville, NY 14221
BD
CRD#: 147374
Williamsville, 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
(12/2/2015)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/2/2015
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 79
Date: 3/2/2016
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 11/5/2015
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PS
PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC
PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147374 / SEC#: , 8-67902

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

Main Address
333 International Drive Suite A, Williamsville, NY 14221
Mailing Address
333 International Drive Suite A, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone number
(716) 626-1200
Established
New York since 05/14/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (19 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PARAMAX CORPORATIONMEMBER/OWNER
D'ALBA, RUSSELL JDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL/CCO/MEMBER4650836
MINNECI, TIMOTHY CHARLESREGISTERED PRINCIPAL5536348
SCHAPS, MICHAEL ROBERTFINOP/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/PFO/POO1892138

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Company Information

PARAMAX SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 147374Williamsville, NY 14221

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