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John J. Kosinski

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CRD#: 719585
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Professional summary


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John Joseph Kosinski was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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John J. Kosinski is dually-registered as an investment advisor representative ("IAR") with East End Financial Group, Inc. ("EEFG") and American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. ("APA") and as a registered representative ("RR") with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. ("APFS"). Mr. Kosinski spends approximately 90% of his business time providing services through EEFG and the the balance with APA and APFS. GWEN L KOSINSKI FOUNDATION - 501C3 NON-PROFIT FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH. FUNDRASIER/DIRECTOR, $0 COMPENSATION, 5 HRS PER MONTH. Mr. Kosinski is a licensed insurance agent through Kosinski Associates, Inc. ("KAI"), Non-Investment Related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

September 11, 2017 - September 22, 2022

EAST END FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110584
RIVERHEAD, NY
Past

June 15, 2010 - January 6, 2021

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

March 25, 2003 - July 29, 2022

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
RIVERHEAD, NY
Past

January 5, 1998 - March 25, 2003

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 24, 1997 - December 31, 1997

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 8, 1996 - December 30, 1996

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 7, 1984 - November 10, 1986

COMMUNITY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10431
Past

May 17, 1982 - June 23, 1999

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 25, 1980 - January 2, 1992

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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EAST END FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
EAST END FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KOSINSKI ASSOCIATES INC

CRD#: 110584 / SEC#: 801-34431

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1989 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/30/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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EAST END FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
EAST END FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KOSINSKI ASSOCIATES INC

CRD#: 110584 / SEC#: 801-34431

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1989 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
318 Roanoke Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(631) 727-8111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EEFG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND SUPPLEMENTS (2/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts341
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 579,190,476

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Company Information


EAST END FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 110584

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