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Ricardo E. Velez

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10003
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CRD#: 6795539
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Professional summary

Ricardo Emilio Velez, who also goes by Ricardo Velez, Rick Velez, Ricky Velez, is a registered financial professional currently at FINALIS SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Ricardo is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Ricardo has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 79 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ricardo Velez | Rick Velez | Ricky Velez

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 21, 2023 - Present

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 228 Park Ave South Suite 85550, New York, NY 10003
BD
CRD#: 305908
New York, NY
Past

January 14, 2021 - December 22, 2022

RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132995
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

September 27, 2019 - November 6, 2019

FORGE MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 166555
San Francisco, CA
Past

August 3, 2017 - October 24, 2018

SCENIC ADVISEMENT

BD
CRD#: 169716
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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
California
(7/21/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/11/2017
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: 8/3/2017
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FS
FINALIS SECURITIES LLC
DEALSYTE SECURITIES LLC | FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 305908 / SEC#: , 8-70425

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

Main Address
228 Park Ave South Suite 85550, New York, NY 10003
Mailing Address
228 Park Ave South Suite 85550, New York, NY 10003
Phone number
(800) 962-0418
Established
Delaware since 09/10/2019
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FINALIS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
AZARY, DENNIS MICHAELCEO/CCO/FINOP2384263

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Company Information

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 305908New York, NY 10003

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