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Nicholas Taiwei Chen-zhao
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Nicholas T. Chen-zhao

CRD#: 7491093
Nicholas Taiwei Chen-zhao
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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.

Nicholas Taiwei Chen-zhao, who also goes by Nicholas Chen-zhao, Zhao, was a registered financial professional .

Nicholas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2022. Nicholas had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Nicholas Chen-Zhao | Zhao

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.
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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Experience


Past

March 26, 2022 - September 2, 2022

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY

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: 2/4/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 3/26/2022
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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JEFFERIES LLC
JEFFERIES & COMPANY, INC. | JEFFERIES LLC

CRD#: 2347 / SEC#: , 8-15074

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


Main Address
520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
520 Madison Avenue 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 284-2300
Established
Delaware since 03/01/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
November
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INCDIRECT OWNER
CAGNO, MARK LAWRENCEGLOBAL CONTROLLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR2510148
FISCELLA, MICHAEL EUGENEGLOBAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS, MANAGING DIRECTOR2490187
FORLENZA, PETER CHARLESGLOBAL HEAD OF EQUITIES, MANAGING DIRECTOR2366985
FRIEDMAN, BRIAN PAULDIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE1298550
HANDLER, RICHARD BRIANCHAIRMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR1563245
LARSON, MATTHEW SCOTTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO/ PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2605152
SCORAN, LAURI ACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGING DIRECTOR2060170
SHARP, MICHAEL JAMESGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1013864
STACCONI, JOHN FRANCOTREASURER1814227

Disclosures


Regulatory Event133
Arbitration4

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Company Information


JEFFERIES LLC

CRD#: 2347

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