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German Ramirez De Arellano Frees

FIRST SOUTHERN
Guaynabo, PR 00968
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CRD#: 6572624
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Professional summary

German Ramirez De Arellano Frees, who also goes by German Ramirez De Arellano, is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC located in Guaynabo, .

German is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. German has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

German Ramirez De Arellano

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

June 21, 2021 - Present

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

Office #1: Gam Tower 2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968
BD
CRD#: 282756
Guaynabo, PR
Past

April 13, 2016 - June 16, 2021

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3420
GUAYNABO, PR

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
Florida
(6/21/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico
(6/21/2021)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/13/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC
ESH CAPITAL, LLC | GLOBAL SILICON VALLEY SECURITIES LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756 / SEC#: , 8-69733

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

Main Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Mailing Address
2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968-1772
Phone number
(770) 777-9373
Established
Puerto Rico since 02/24/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (35 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BENT, INC.SHAREHOLDER
HEEHAW INC.SHAREHOLDER
VSPR, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PAGAN MARXUACH, RAFAEL ANTONIOOWNER2863850
HAWK, WILLIAM HEATHPRESIDENT/CEO/MANAGING MEMBER2494928
JACKELS, STEPHANIE KANEFINOP/PFO5928877
JONES, SHARON DOSTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3124470
SFYRIS, VASILEIOS ALEXIOSMANAGING MEMBER/POO4026992

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Company Information

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

CRD#: 282756Guaynabo, PR 00968

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