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Stephen L. Makely

GT SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 6868073
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Professional summary

Stephen Lawrence Makely II, who also goes by Stephen Lawrence Makely, is a registered financial professional currently at GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Stephen Lawrence Makely

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.
Palmetto Pacific, LLC (dba Blackshore Partners); Investment-related activity conducted through the broker-dealer; Strategic and financial advisory firm for businesses of all types and sizes; Los Angeles, CA 90069; Managing Member; Apr 08, 2024; 240; 160. Arrivato LLC; YES Investment-related; non-securities related; Informally advising the principal of a single-family office relating to commercial real estate acquisition, development, construction strategies; 1155 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 2/4/2021; 1-4 hours per month.

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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

August 19, 2021 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

September 19, 2023 - August 20, 2024

GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 325619
Manhattan Beach, CA
Past

October 11, 2020 - August 17, 2021

UMERGENCE LLC

BD
CRD#: 284368
PLANTSVILLE, CT
Past

September 23, 2019 - April 30, 2020

INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 153563
Los Angeles, CA
Past

January 3, 2018 - October 22, 2018

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 8, 2017 - October 22, 2018

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
SAN DIEGO, 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
(8/19/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/29/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/7/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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GT SECURITIES, INC.
GROWTHINK SECURITIES, INC. | GT SECURITIES, INC. | GROWTHINK, INC.

CRD#: 116012 / SEC#: , 8-53527

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

Main Address
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
12130 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Phone number
(310) 846-5004
Established
California since 12/06/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GROWTHINK, INC.PARENT CORPORATION
MUELLER, MICHELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6707697
TURO, JAMES STEVENMANAGING DIRECTOR2083402

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Company Information

GT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 116012Los Angeles, CA 90094

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