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Nicholas S. Hondros

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CRD#: 7549403
NH

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 Steven Hondros 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 7TO and SIE exams.

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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.

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Experience

Past

October 20, 2022 - August 12, 2024

HINES PRIVATE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 128145
HOUSTON, TX

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/1/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/20/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/13/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

HP
HINES PRIVATE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
HINES PRIVATE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC | HINES SECURITIES, INC. | HINES REAL ESTATE SECURITIES, INC. | HINES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 128145 / SEC#: , 8-66096

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

Main Address
845 Texas Avenue Suite 3300, Houston, TX 77002
Mailing Address
845 Texas Avenue Suite 3300, Houston, TX 77002
Phone number
(888) 446-3773
Established
Delaware since 03/28/2024
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#
HINES RETAIL SECURITIES LLCOWNER
CARUSO, JOHN ARMONDMANAGING DIRECTOR, MANAGER5524146
FERRARO, PAUL JAMESSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR - HEAD OF PRIVATE WEALTH SOLUTIONS, MANAGER, CEO2479671
FOGG, RICHARD MATTHEW JRMANAGING DIRECTOR - SHAREHOLDER SERVICES AND OPERATIONS; ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING COMPLIANCE OFFICER; SECRETARY AND TREASURER2669807
HILL, LERONICA CARRIETTACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE; ASSISTANT SECRETARY4936282
HUSSEIN, SHAUN RPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5193143

Disclosures

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Company Information

HINES PRIVATE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

CRD#: 128145

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