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Joseph A. Berlingo

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CRD#: 1121676
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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.

Joseph A Berlingo, who also goes by Jay A Berlingo Jr., Jay Berlingo Jr, Joseph Albert Berlingo Jr, Joseph Albert Berlingo, Joseph Albert Jr Berlingo, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1968. Joseph had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jay A Berlingo Jr. | Jay Berlingo Jr | Joseph Albert Berlingo Jr | Joseph Albert Berlingo | Joseph Albert Jr Berlingo

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.
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

September 5, 2023 - December 22, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Plantation, FL
Past

January 11, 2023 - December 22, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Plantation, FL
Past

July 27, 2022 - September 5, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Plantation, FL
Past

July 21, 2022 - September 5, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Plantation, FL
Past

June 17, 2019 - April 18, 2022

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 2019 - April 4, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 16, 2017 - February 22, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
GREENWICH, CT
Past

May 16, 2017 - February 22, 2019

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
GREENWICH, CT
Past

February 10, 2009 - April 22, 2016

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
GREENWICH, CT
Past

February 10, 2009 - April 22, 2016

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
GREENWICH, CT
Past

February 27, 2007 - February 17, 2009

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6940
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 26, 2007 - February 17, 2009

TD WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6940
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - February 27, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 20, 2004 - February 27, 2007

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
STAMFORD, CT
Past

September 9, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
STAMFORD, CT
Past

February 22, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1997 - February 25, 2002

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

December 11, 1990 - January 9, 1997

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 30, 1990 - December 14, 1990

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

May 20, 1988 - November 30, 1990

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691
DENVER, CO
Past

November 24, 1986 - May 17, 1988

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 1983 - June 21, 1984

FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6621
Past

July 7, 1968 - November 29, 1986

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY
CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/10/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MORGAN STANLEY
MORGAN STANLEY
CITIGROUP INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | SMITH BARNEY | PRIVATE PORTFOLIO GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORGAN STANLEY CONSULTING GROUP | MORGAN STANLEY | GRAYSTONE CONSULTING | E*TRADE FROM MORGAN STANLEY | CONSULTING GROUP

CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2000 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, NY 10577-2530
Mailing Address
1300 Thames Street C/o Shared Services Compliance - Registration, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(914) 225-1000
Established
Delaware since 02/02/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
29,200

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES PROGRAM BROCHURE (11/6/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLCMEMBER
CROWE, JOHN WILLIAMCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5475007
FINN, JEDDIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5658048
FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAYTEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL1202060
GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1926502
GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY)2790454
HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY )4956475
HENNESSY, MICHAEL SDIRECTOR1988660
JANOVER, JAMES TROYDIRECTOR2818307
TURNER, CHAD EDWARDDIRECTOR6009808

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,539,760
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,650,015,946,338

Disclosures


Regulatory Event66
Arbitration115

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2025
Cover Page
07/23/2024
08/24/2023

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Company Information


MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

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