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Sam Dean Macaluso

RIPPLE RIDGE ENTERPRISES
COUNTRYSIDE, IL
·CRD# 1199050·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Sam Dean Macaluso is a registered financial advisor currently at RIPPLE RIDGE ENTERPRISES LLC located in Countryside, Illinois. Sam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Sam has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RIPPLE RIDGE ENTERPRISES LLC·CRD# 284046
RIA
6345 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL 60525
August 2, 2016 - Present
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
RIA
Countryside, IL
August 21, 2014 - September 9, 2015
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Countryside, IL
December 4, 2013 - September 9, 2015
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Countryside, IL
February 9, 2011 - December 19, 2013
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Countryside, IL
September 8, 2009 - December 19, 2013
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
BD
Lagrange Park, IL
October 28, 2002 - September 8, 2009
DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 8665
BD
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
January 25, 1991 - October 28, 2002
FOUNTAINHEAD FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 19990
BD
Oak Brook, IL
January 2, 1991 - January 24, 1991
DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 8665
BD
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
February 3, 1987 - December 31, 1990
INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 15807
BD
February 19, 1986 - February 6, 1987
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
October 27, 1984 - January 29, 1986
WADDELL & REED·CRD# 866
BD
January 18, 1984 - November 13, 1984

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Current Firm

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RIPPLE RIDGE ENTERPRISES LLC

RIPPLE RIDGE ENTERPRISES LLC

CRD#: 284046
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (8/1/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6345 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL 60525

Phone Number

(708) 352-7400

# of Employees

1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

45

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$11,468,000

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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.

1)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT;YES;6345 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525;FIXED INSURANCE SALES;INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT;12/04/2013;12;12;SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE. 2)SAM D MACALUSO & ASSOCIATES;NO;6345 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525;CPA FIRM;CPA;01/01/1989; NO TIME SPENT TAX PREP/ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING, SALES OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS. 3)BAG END PROPERTIES, LLC,NO,6345 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525,RENTAL PROPERTIES,MEMBER/CO-OWNER,05/15/2013,2,0,MANAGING RENTALS AND KEEPING BOOKS. 4)MAC NANTUCKET ENTERPRISES, LLC;NO;9S175 NANTUCKET AVE, DARIEN, IL 60561;RENTAL PROPERTY;CO-OWNER;05/01/2015;1;0;MAINTAIN,COLLECT RENT,PAY BILLS.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Illinois
(8/2/2016)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 2011About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2015About the SIE exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1984About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 6 exam

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