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John J. Riley

CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES
PROVIDENCE, RI 02916
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CRD#: 1445860
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Professional summary


John James Riley, AIF®, who also goes by John J. Riley, John James Riley Sr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES located in Providence, Rhode Island.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 86, Series 87, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John J. Riley | John James Riley Sr

Other business activities


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1. CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC, 245 WATERMAN ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02906; CORNERSTONE IS AN RIA DOING PORTFOLIO MNGMNT FOR INDIV, PENSION & PROFIT SHARING PLANS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, CHARITABLE ORGS & CORPORATIONS. ALL ADVISORY ACCOUNTS ARE HELD THROUGH CANTELLA'S PLATFORM. SINCE 05/1999. 2. LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES, ONE HOUR PER MONTH 1 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. DUTIES INCLUDE SELLING , FOLLOW-UP AND SERVICING ACCOUNTS. 3. RENTAL INCOME OF OFFICE SPACE FOR CORNERSTONE INVESTMENTS. ABOUT 1 HOUR A MONTH IS DEVOTED TO THIS, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS. START DATE: 10/2007 4. 1320, Inc; Investment related: Yes; Location: 2130 Providence Way, Nevada, TX 75173; Description: 1320, Inc will own Cornerstone investment Services, LLC and will deal in non-investment related retail sales of goods.; Position Title: President; Responsibilities Duties: John Riley will run the day to day operations of 1320, Inc. ; Start date with business: 2021-12-15; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 0; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 5

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

January 1, 2003 - Present

CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES

Office #1: 245 Waterman Ave Ste 301, Providence, RI 02916
RIA
CRD#: 129164
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

June 6, 2019 - October 5, 2020

VESTECH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41409
Poetry, TX
Past

November 25, 2002 - July 11, 2005

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

May 10, 1999 - June 4, 2019

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

May 3, 1993 - May 24, 1999

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

February 19, 1986 - May 5, 1993

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(10/2/2012)
IAR
Maine
(11/24/2015)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/10/2012)
IAR
Rhode Island
(1/1/2003)
IAR
Texas
(12/1/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/15/1995
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
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CI
CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES
CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES | CORNERSTONE MONEY MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE INVESTMENTS SERVICES LLC | CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 129164 / SEC#: 801-66355

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/2012 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2017 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2012 Approved)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2015 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2012 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2013 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2017 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2012 Approved)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
245 Waterman Street Suite 301, Providence, RI 02906
Mailing Address
Phone number
(401) 453-5550
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts87
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 52,853,238

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Company Information


CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 129164Providence, RI 02916

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