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John C. Biegel

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES
Kihei, HI 96753
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CRD#: 7832489
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Professional summary

John Charles Biegel, who also goes by John Biegel, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Kihei, Hawaii.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. John has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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No

Aliases

John Biegel

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Current

May 7, 2025 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1300 N. Holopono St Suite 216, Kihei, HI 96753
BD
CRD#: 116681
Kihei, HI

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

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/7/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/9/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HS
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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

Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
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#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures

Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681Kihei, HI 96753

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