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Michael V. Higgins

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CRD#: 725223
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Professional summary


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Michael Victor Higgins was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Michael had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


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)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 21, 2020 - September 9, 2020

VELOX CLEARING LLC

BD
CRD#: 290215
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 11, 2013 - March 12, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

September 24, 2012 - March 4, 2013

SODALITE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 136668
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 12, 2011 - June 17, 2013

HOLD BROTHERS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 151864
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 28, 2009 - November 28, 2012

TAFFERER TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 2008 - December 2, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NYC, NY
Past

May 16, 2007 - February 19, 2008

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 13, 2004 - May 20, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 2001 - December 2, 2008

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 1999 - February 14, 2001

BNY INVESTMENT CENTER INC.

BD
CRD#: 47683
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 17, 1998 - October 20, 1999

COWEN EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 35693
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 23, 1997 - June 18, 1998

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

June 2, 1997 - September 22, 1997

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 17, 1995 - June 2, 1997

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 11, 1991 - August 21, 1995

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

May 5, 1988 - October 11, 1990

FLEET BROKERAGE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7313
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 1986 - April 6, 1988

CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14675
Past

March 29, 1984 - August 22, 1985

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
Past

February 23, 1983 - December 14, 1984

TIJA MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11069
Past

August 10, 1982 - October 3, 1983

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
Past

February 23, 1981 - November 5, 1981

AMSTER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 8263

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/16/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/26/1984
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


VC
VELOX CLEARING LLC
VELOX CLEARING LLC

CRD#: 290215 / SEC#: , 8-70017

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


Main Address
600 Brickell Avenue Suite 2800, Miami, FL 33131
Mailing Address
600 Brickell Avenue Suite 2800, Miami, FL 33131
Phone number
(866) 808-3569
Established
Nevada since 08/09/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VELOX HOLDINGS INCHOLDING COMPANY
COOK, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHCEO/CCO2800929
DU, MINGZHECOO/POO7353052
MARTIN, JOSEPH J IIICFO/PFO7304542
TANG, ZHENXINGCRO5272681

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Company Information


VELOX CLEARING LLC

CRD#: 290215

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