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Michael K. Hsu

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CRD#: 856404
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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.

Michael Kingman Hsu, who also goes by Michael K Hsu, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Michael had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Michael K Hsu

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

May 11, 1998 - March 1, 2000

DIRKS & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42185
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 12, 1998 - April 23, 1998

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 26, 1998 - March 6, 1998

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 16, 1995 - December 31, 1997

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 15, 1994 - November 28, 1995

COLEMAN & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1486
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 1992 - November 1, 1994

FAB SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28212
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 11, 1991 - May 12, 1992

D. BLECH & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 26063
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 1991 - April 24, 1991

DICKINSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 689
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 3, 1989 - December 18, 1990

SWARTWOOD, HESSE INC.

BD
CRD#: 8603
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 1988 - March 1, 1989

J. T. MORAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15655
Past

January 28, 1985 - September 4, 1985

SWARTWOOD, HESSE INC.

BD
CRD#: 8603
Past

March 30, 1984 - June 12, 1987

BUCKINGHAM SECURITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 10570
Past

January 3, 1983 - March 27, 1984

ROONEY, PACE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6218
Past

May 17, 1982 - December 27, 1982

MARSAN SECURITIES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7716
Past

December 10, 1981 - May 14, 1982

ROONEY, PACE INC.

BD
CRD#: 6218
Past

August 25, 1978 - September 14, 1981

JOHN MUIR & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2837

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: 12/1/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/12/1984
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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DIRKS & COMPANY, INC.
DIRKS & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 42185 / SEC#: , 8-49735

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/31/2002
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 03/12/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DIRKS, JESSY LILLYCEO711347
LOPEZ, DIEGOOTC TRADER CROP./SROP

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Arbitration3

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Company Information


DIRKS & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 42185

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