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Barbara S. Giammarco

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS
Staten Island, NY 10305
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CRD#: 718811
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Professional summary


Barbara Sommers Giammarco, who also goes by Barbara Sommers Ritacco, Barbara Ritacco, is a registered financial professional currently at HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Staten Island, New York.

Barbara is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Barbara has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Barbara Sommers Ritacco | Barbara Ritacco

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.
1. GIAMMARCO PLANNING ASSOCIATES. INVESTMENT RELATED. 37 CIRCLE ROAD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304. FINANCIAL PLANNING. SOLE MEMBER FM 7/2000. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH:30-35(OF WHICH 3-5 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS). FINANCIAL PLANNING, RETIREMENT, COLLEGE PLANNING, estate planning. 2. HEROLD ADVISORS, Inc. 190 HYLAN BLVD., STATEN ISLAND, NY. Investment Related. Investment Advisory Services/Portfolio Management. From xx/xxxx. APPROX. HOURS/MONTH: 50 OF WHICH 30-35 ARE DURING SECURITIES trading hours. Review/Manage Portfolios 3. HEROLD INSURANCE agency, Inc. 190 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY INSURANCE.INSURANCE AGENT. FROM 2/1985. APPROX. HOURS/MONTH: xx OF WHICH xx ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. Insurance Products. Non-Investment Related. 4. 1190 Hylan Realty. Not investment related. 1190 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY. Co-owner since 1/1/1992. Approx number of hours pr month: 1/2, which is not during securities trading hours. Co-owner of building: help take care of upkeep of building as needed.

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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

November 2, 2020 - Present

HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 1190 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305
BD
CRD#: 30996
Staten Island, NY
Past

October 19, 2020 - November 16, 2022

HEROLD ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105090
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 26, 1985 - November 5, 2020

BERNARD HEROLD & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6193
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

November 20, 1980 - February 6, 1985

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/2/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(11/2/2020)
RR
Delaware
(8/21/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/2/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2022)
RR
Nevada
(12/20/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(11/2/2020)
RR
New York
(11/2/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(7/22/2021)
RR
Ohio
(1/3/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/2/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(11/2/2020)
RR
Virginia
(11/2/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/12/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


H&
HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.
HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC. | LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 30996 / SEC#: , 8-45285

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


Main Address
35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
Mailing Address
35 Pinelawn Road Suite 101e, Melville, NY 11747
Phone number
(631) 454-2000
Established
Delaware since 08/28/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PERCHERON ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.OWNER
HEROLD, LAWRENCE STEPHENCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/FINOP870531
LANTON, KEITH MICHAELPRESIDENT1703378
SHEFTEL, WENDY DIANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2300282

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Company Information


HEROLD & LANTERN INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 30996Staten Island, NY 10305

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