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Kamalesh J. Desai

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CRD#: 1268701
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kamalesh Jayantilal Desai was a registered financial professional .

Kamalesh is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Kamalesh had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 3, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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KAMALESH DESAI IS THE PRESIDENT AT SAGAR ASSOCIATES AND BEGAN THIS POSITION ON MARCH 1, 2005. KAMALESH ALSO IS IS A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE AT 1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND CURRENTLY WORKS AS AN AGENT FOR NATIONWIDE PROVIDENT.

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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 20, 2013 - May 8, 2024

GLOBALAJI CAPITAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 168142
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

November 18, 2005 - June 12, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

March 22, 1999 - November 24, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 1999 - November 24, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

July 7, 1998 - September 22, 1998

NEXT ADVISORS INC.

BD
CRD#: 14612
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

July 28, 1997 - July 13, 1998

A.J. MICHAELS & CO., LTD.

BD
CRD#: 19883
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

December 17, 1996 - July 16, 1997

EISNER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40585
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 22, 1994 - November 15, 1996

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

November 14, 1990 - December 1, 1992

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 19, 1990 - July 11, 1990

INDEX SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19540
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 27, 1989 - May 1, 1989

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
Past

February 27, 1989 - May 1, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

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: 5/22/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GC
GLOBALAJI CAPITAL GROUP
GLOBALAJI CAPITAL GROUP | GLOBALAJI CAPITAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 168142 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
953 North Plume Grove Road Unit C, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 845-2268
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,110,657

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Company Information


GLOBALAJI CAPITAL GROUP

CRD#: 168142

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