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Dennis A. Earles

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CRD#: 74897
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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.

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Dennis Alfrey Earles JR was a registered financial professional .

Dennis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Dennis had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 24, Series 40 and Series 00 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 2, 2001 - December 5, 2011

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

March 2, 1999 - January 2, 2001

SUNCOAST CAPITAL GROUP, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 31214
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 17, 1998 - February 2, 1999

GOLDMAN SACHS EXECUTION & CLEARING, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 3466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 1994 - May 27, 1998

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 9, 1989 - January 18, 1995

GMS GROUP

BD
CRD#: 8000
Past

November 27, 1985 - December 31, 1988

MOORE & SCHLEY, CAMERON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6917
Past

November 27, 1985 - January 18, 1995

GMS GROUP

BD
CRD#: 8000
EAST HANOVER, NJ
Past

September 17, 1985 - October 7, 1985

L.A. BOYKIN & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15668
Past

March 2, 1983 - July 24, 1985

JM DISSOLUTION, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6980
Past

April 6, 1982 - February 2, 1983

E.V.I. GROUP LIMITED, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8301
Past

April 10, 1981 - March 23, 1982

MARSHALL AND MEYER BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7254
Past

February 6, 1981 - April 26, 1981

MUNICIPAL SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6163
Past

December 21, 1979 - January 18, 1981

UMIC, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5974
Past

October 19, 1978 - January 18, 1980

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
Past

May 25, 1977 - November 12, 1978

G. WEEKS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7035
Past

December 21, 1976 - July 15, 1977

CARTY, HARDING & HEARN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7001
Past

October 13, 1971 - December 21, 1976

SELLERS INVESTMENT COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 5964

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: 2/16/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/17/1997
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 12/19/1976
Registered Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 9/10/1971
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.
MESIROW & COMPANY | PEMBROKE CLEARING CORPORATION | MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC. | MESIROW CAPITAL, INC. | MESIROW & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 2764 / SEC#: , 8-28816

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


Main Address
353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Mailing Address
353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone number
(312) 595-6000
Established
Delaware since 10/12/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MESIROW FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC.MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER
MESIROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.MINORITY SHAREHOLDER
PRICE, RICHARD SCOTTDIRECTOR367760
FARR, CHRISTOPHER DAYNECFO3239925
HAYES, MARY JO MOONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1196353
JACOBSON, STEPHEN DAVIDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR1353790
KEIG, JESSE JOSEPHDIRECTOR5268961
LEVINE, JEFFREY MICHAELCEO/PRESIDENT5627249
OAKLEY, ADAM JOELSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT BANKING4795934
PRICE, BRIAN DAVIDCHAIRMAN, INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION5192466
WALDROP, TODD E.SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR4194147

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Civil Event1
Bond2

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Company Information


MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 2764

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