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Maria Tychi-kefalas

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
Staten Island, NY 10308
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CRD#: 1188325
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Professional summary


Maria Tychi-kefalas, who also goes by Maria Angela Tychi, Maria Tychikefalas, is a registered financial advisor currently at SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC located in Staten Island, New York.

Maria is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Maria has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Maria Angela Tychi | Maria Tychikefalas

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2022 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 4025 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10308Office #2: 2700 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306Office #3: 4310 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Staten Island, NY
Current

April 11, 2022 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 4025 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10308Office #2: 2700 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306Office #3: 4310 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Staten Island, NY
Past

December 9, 2021 - February 28, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

July 13, 2018 - December 13, 2019

PEOPLE'S SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13704
Brooklyn, NY
Past

July 12, 2018 - December 13, 2019

PEOPLE'S SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13704
Brooklyn, NY
Past

July 5, 2016 - August 2, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

June 29, 2016 - August 2, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

April 3, 2013 - September 16, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

October 12, 2012 - September 16, 2014

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

February 17, 2012 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

August 31, 2007 - February 6, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
REGO PARK, NY
Past

August 31, 2007 - February 6, 2012

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
REGO PARK, NY
Past

April 9, 2007 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

April 9, 2007 - August 23, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

July 10, 2006 - May 9, 2007

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

January 1, 2005 - May 9, 2007

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

June 26, 2001 - January 1, 2005

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 1, 1992 - June 28, 2001

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

January 10, 1990 - June 1, 1992

CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14675
Past

November 8, 1988 - November 30, 1989

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PASADENA, CA
Past

June 15, 1987 - November 30, 1989

MORGAN, OLMSTEAD, KENNEDY & GARDNER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 595
Past

October 22, 1985 - March 18, 1987

MULLER AND COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2841

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".
SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(7/22/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/13/2022)
RR
New York
(4/12/2022)
IAR
New York
(8/10/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(11/20/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/24/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/9/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/29/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Phone number
(866) 736-6475
Established
Delaware since 01/03/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
440

SEC notice filing (53 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

SSLLC FMAX ADVISORY PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE 11.2025 (11/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
BOWLER, DANIEL PCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5354805
CARTER, LAWRENCE ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2113682
CYLC, JOHN ALLAN IINATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR2917559
NEURATH, DUSTINDIRECTOR8044630
SCHMITZ, NICOLECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2815862
SNYDER, JONATHAN ANDREWPRESIDENT & CEO6514215
VANNAH, JAMES DOUGLASSCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY5679595
VILLANO, ALYSON NICOLEDIRECTOR7473984
WATSON, JONATHAN EDWARDDIRECTOR7631421

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,401
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,553,311,017

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration7

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Company Information


SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 41791Staten Island, NY 10308

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