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Hal I. Marcus

BUSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1971
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CRD#: 861802
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Professional summary

Hal Irving Marcus is a registered financial advisor currently at BUSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Hal is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Hal has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 5 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 28, 2015 - Present

BUSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 250 E. Illinois Road Suite 4, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1971
RIA
CRD#: 165447
Lake Forest, IL
Past

April 27, 2015 - April 27, 2015

BUSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165447
LAKE FOREST, IL
Past

November 22, 2013 - April 10, 2015

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

November 22, 2013 - April 10, 2015

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 22, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 22, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

May 24, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

May 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

October 4, 1997 - December 31, 2004

TIOGA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 125102
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

July 17, 1990 - September 21, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

April 13, 1987 - June 30, 1988

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 5066
Past

November 26, 1985 - December 24, 1985

GAF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 14123
Past

September 25, 1985 - November 29, 1985

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

May 17, 1984 - October 26, 1984

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

January 30, 1984 - May 15, 1984

L. F. ROTHSCHILD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 501
Past

February 1, 1979 - February 10, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(4/28/2015)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/15/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/10/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/21/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/10/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 11/21/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/1/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/22/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination

Current Firm

BC
BUSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
BUSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUSS, CAROL H.

CRD#: 165447 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2013 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
250 E. Illinois Road Suite 4, Lake Forest, IL 60045-1971
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 231-4490
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents

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Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts81
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 29,572,054

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Company Information

BUSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 165447Lake Forest, IL 60045-1971

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