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Steven J. Samuels

BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP
Westport, CT
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CRD#: 1001046
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Professional summary


Steven Jay Samuels is a registered financial advisor currently at BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP located in Westport, Connecticut.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Steven has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 5, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Mr. Samuels also works as an independent solicitor for Grey Owl Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Grey Owl Capital Management IS "INVESTMENT-RELATED." THE AMOUNT OF TIME MR. SAMUELS DEVOTES TO SUCH BUSINESS, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF HOURS HE DEVOTES DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, VARIES FROM MONTH TO MONTH.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 10, 2018 - Present

BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP

RIA
CRD#: 151585
Westport, CT
Past

October 7, 2009 - November 12, 2012

ROUMELL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 114057
WESTPORT, CT
Past

May 15, 2006 - December 31, 2007

SAMUELS CHASE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 36699
RAMONA, CA
Past

May 21, 2004 - June 6, 2005

GSG CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130179
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

May 20, 2003 - May 8, 2018

PACIFICA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 125790
WESTPORT, CT
Past

January 3, 1995 - February 15, 2006

SAMUELS CHASE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 36699
SANTA YSABEL, CA
Past

January 18, 1993 - December 31, 1993

REALTA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23769
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

May 28, 1991 - October 14, 1991

AIMCO SECURITIES COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20185
Past

January 19, 1990 - January 25, 1991

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 16, 1989 - March 7, 1995

VANGUARD CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 22081
DEL MAR, CA
Past

January 8, 1986 - November 20, 1989

DRAKE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 1984 - January 14, 1986

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
Past

February 4, 1982 - May 9, 1984

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

October 14, 1981 - January 18, 1982

AMERICAN WESTERN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7619
Past

July 29, 1981 - June 8, 1982

M. S. WIEN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 541

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP
BROOKLYN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | SPAR ADVISORS, LLC | KIMBALL & WINTHROP, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | KIMBALL & WINTHROP, LLC | KIMBALL & WINTHROP, INC. (RELYING ADVISER) | FULL VALUE SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND GP, LLC | FULL VALUE ADVISORS, LLC | BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP | BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLC | BULLDOG INVESTORS

CRD#: 151585 / SEC#: 801-70596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2009 Approved)

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
Connecticut
(5/10/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 1/16/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/11/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP
BROOKLYN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | SPAR ADVISORS, LLC | KIMBALL & WINTHROP, LLC (RELYING ADVISER) | KIMBALL & WINTHROP, LLC | KIMBALL & WINTHROP, INC. (RELYING ADVISER) | FULL VALUE SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND GP, LLC | FULL VALUE ADVISORS, LLC | BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP | BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLC | BULLDOG INVESTORS

CRD#: 151585 / SEC#: 801-70596

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
250 Pehle Ave., Suite 708, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Mailing Address
Phone number
(201) 556-0092
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP BROCHURE MARCH 31, 2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts227
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 455,995,108

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Company Information


BULLDOG INVESTORS, LLP

CRD#: 151585Westport, CT

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