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Benjamin M. Berger

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES
Westport, CT 06880
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CRD#: 7880569
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Professional summary

Benjamin Michael Berger is a registered financial professional currently at DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Westport, Connecticut.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Benjamin has 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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Current

May 23, 2024 - Present

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 1221 Post Road, Westport, CT 06880
BD
CRD#: 5397
Westport, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
Connecticut
(6/12/2024)
RR
New York
(6/12/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/12/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/22/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/5/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.
DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.
DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 5397 / SEC#: , 8-20746

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

Main Address
477 Jericho Tpke P.o.box 9006, Syosset, NY 11791-9006
Mailing Address
477 Jericho Tpke P.o.box 9006, Syosset, NY 11791-9006
Phone number
(516) 921-4200
Established
New York since 11/06/1975
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LERNER, DAVIDSHAREHOLDER307120
HOLEMAN, ALLEN BERNARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1060910
SANTOS, ERIKA VALERIAFINOP6218921
WALCOE, MARTIN KEVINPRESIDENT1593935

Disclosures

Regulatory Event22
Arbitration19

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Company Information

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 5397Westport, CT 06880

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