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German Ramirezdearellano

FSAM
GUAYNABO, PR
·CRD# 1244421·42 years experience

Professional Summary

German Ramirezdearellano, who also goes by German Ramirez, German Ramirez D A Calderon, is a registered financial advisor currently at FSAM LLC located in Guaynabo, undefined and FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC located in Guaynabo, undefined. German is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. German has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series...

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Other Aliases

German Ramirez, German Ramirez D A Calderon

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FSAM LLC·CRD# 287851
RIA
Gam Tower 2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968
June 21, 2021 - Present
FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC·CRD# 282756
BD
Gam Tower 2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968
June 21, 2021 - Present
HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 134510
RIA
Guaynabo, PR
November 10, 2015 - June 16, 2021
HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.·CRD# 3420
BD
Guaynabo, PR
March 21, 2014 - June 16, 2021
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Guaynabo, PR
May 8, 2009 - March 25, 2014
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED OF PUERTO RICO·CRD# 13042
BD
Guaynabo, PR
May 8, 2009 - March 26, 2014
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 41791
BD
Guaynabo, PR
February 5, 1997 - November 21, 2008
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED OF PUERTO RICO·CRD# 13042
BD
Hato Rey, PR
May 26, 1994 - January 21, 1997
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
July 14, 1988 - January 21, 1997
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
February 15, 1988 - July 20, 1988
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC·CRD# 235
BD
February 26, 1987 - February 15, 1988
DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED·CRD# 7323
BD
September 17, 1984 - February 19, 1987
BECKER PARIBAS INCORPORATED·CRD# 7635
BD
May 12, 1984 - August 31, 1984

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Current Firm

FL
FSAM LLC

FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | FSAM LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 287851 / SEC#: 801-122054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/12/2021 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Puerto Rico (3/30/2022 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1720 Windward Concourse Suite 115, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Phone Number

(770) 777-9373

# of Employees

14

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FSAM, LLC PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (8/3/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

158

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$138,395,189

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

German Ramirez de Arellano is an investment adviser representative of HJ Sims Capital Management ("HJSCM"), a CT registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of HJ Sims Co., Inc. HJSCM primarily provides customized investment management services to high-net-worth individuals and associated trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other legal entities. Mr. Ramirez de Arellano began his association with HJSCM in 12/2014 and devotes approximately 40% of his time to HJSCM; however, Mr. Ramirez de Arellano's primary business is providing brokerage services through the broker-dealer.

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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".
FL
FSAM LLC

FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | FSAM LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 287851 / SEC#: 801-122054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/12/2021 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Puerto Rico (3/30/2022 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(7/2/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(4/22/2026)
RR
Florida
(6/21/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(2/17/2026)
RR
New York
(1/6/2026)
RR
Puerto Rico
(6/21/2021)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(6/21/2021)
RR
Texas
(1/14/2026)
RR
Virginia
(2/24/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Jul 1996About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Jun 1987About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2015About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2006About the Series 24 exam
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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