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Rafael A. Villagran

GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC
Greer, SC
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CRD#: 1407829
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Professional summary

Rafael Antonio Villagran, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC located in Greer, South Carolina.

Rafael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Rafael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 87 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Villagran Investments LLC; investment-related; Greer, SC; publish newsletters and consult for institutional clients; Member; Start date: 9/1/2019; 15 hours per month, none during securities trading hours; Quantitative-based research, analyses, and consulting of a non-client specific nature.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

February 4, 2024 - Present

GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 329661
Greer, SC
Past

July 21, 2021 - February 1, 2024

NORTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 147923
Greer, SC
Past

August 1, 2017 - July 29, 2019

COLDSTREAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108805
Seattle, WA
Past

August 1, 2017 - July 29, 2019

COLDSTREAM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46835
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

November 3, 2011 - June 18, 2013

VIRTU ITG LLC

BD
CRD#: 29299
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 14, 2009 - June 30, 2010

RIGEL CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127988
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 24, 2008 - September 29, 2009

GENESIA CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 145849
SHORELINE, WA
Past

July 9, 2008 - July 9, 2008

GENESIA CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 145849
SHORELINE, WA
Past

October 16, 2003 - November 29, 2007

RIGEL CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127988
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 26, 2002 - December 31, 2004

RIGEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 108598
SEATTLE, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GI
GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC
GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 329661 / SEC#: 801-129413

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2024 Approved)

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.

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IAR
South Carolina
(2/4/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/4/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/1/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 11/28/2011
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/21/2011
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

GI
GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC
GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 329661 / SEC#: 801-129413

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Greer, SC
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 472, Reidville, SC 29375
Phone number
(864) 334-5188
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GENESIA INVESTMENTS ADV PART 2A 3.4.2025 (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts594
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 230,945,688

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Company Information

GENESIA INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 329661Greer, SC

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