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Marco A. Alvarez

STERLING SMITH
HOUSTON, TX
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CRD#: 6610157
MA

Professional summary


Marco Antonio Alvarez, who also goes by Castillo, is a registered financial professional currently at STERLING SMITH CORPORATION located in Houston, Texas.

Marco is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Marco has worked at 1 firm .

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Castillo

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 2, 2016 - Present

STERLING SMITH CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 38041
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
STERLING SMITH CORPORATION
STERLING SMITH CORPORATION

CRD#: 38041 / SEC#: , 8-48058

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


Main Address
4326a Scotland, Houston, TX 77007
Mailing Address
4326a Scotland, Houston, TX 77007
Phone number
(713) 861-6500
Established
Texas since 01/25/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SMITH, STERLING RICHARDPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/CO/IBDP/CCO/CFO/F&O PRINCIPAL/OP PROF/PFO/POO/IBP/FI1008425

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Company Information


STERLING SMITH CORPORATION

CRD#: 38041Houston, TX

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