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Karl G. Finelli

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CRD#: 6988469
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Karl Gerard Finelli was a registered financial professional .

Karl is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2020. Karl had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Past

September 29, 2020 - April 5, 2022

HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 132201
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 2020 - July 27, 2020

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/21/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/27/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/4/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

HI
HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES (USA) INC.
HAITONG INTERNATIONAL | JAPANINVEST INC. | HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES (USA) INC.

CRD#: 132201 / SEC#: , 8-66566

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

Main Address
130 West 42nd Street Fl 18, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
130 West 42nd Street Fl 18, New York, NY 10036
Phone number
(212) 351-6000
Established
New York since 06/09/2004
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (25 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP LIMITEDPARENT
BASILOTTA, SILVIA GRACIELAFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL1201948
CHOU, CHUK NAMBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER7755974
FORBES, SEAN MATTHEWPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, COO, CFO, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER1554301
SHI, PINGBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER7030173
WU, YANDEPUTY CEO, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER3120765
YE, WEILUCEO, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER7205185

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Company Information

HAITONG INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES (USA) INC.

CRD#: 132201

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