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Michael J. Brunso

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
Chicago, IL 60661
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CRD#: 1574672
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Professional summary

Michael John Brunso, who also goes by Mike Brunso, is a registered financial professional currently at SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mike Brunso

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

October 14, 2014 - Present

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 500 West Madison, Suite 3140, Chicago, IL 60661
BD
CRD#: 150696
Chicago, IL
Past

May 4, 2009 - October 14, 2014

AMHERST SECURITIES GROUP, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 31141
AUSTIN, TX
Past

March 29, 1996 - April 1, 2009

NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 11707
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 22, 1986 - March 18, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(1/3/2022)
RR
California
(10/14/2014)
RR
Colorado
(12/11/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(2/14/2017)
RR
Illinois
(10/14/2014)
RR
Iowa
(10/14/2014)
RR
Maryland
(10/14/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/14/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(10/14/2014)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(4/8/2019)
RR
Nevada
(10/14/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(1/4/2021)
RR
New York
(10/14/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(10/14/2014)
RR
Ohio
(10/14/2014)
RR
Oregon
(10/14/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(8/27/2019)
RR
Texas
(10/14/2014)
RR
Utah
(10/14/2014)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/29/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/24/1986
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/18/1986
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

SU
SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
AMHERST PIERPONT | SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC | SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES | PIERPONT SECURITIES LLC | PIERPONT SECURITIES INC. | PIERPONT SECURITIES | AMHERST SECURITIES | AMHERST PIERPONT SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150696 / SEC#: , 8-68282

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
437 Madison Avenue 6th - 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
437 Madison Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 872-0100
Established
Delaware since 01/14/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLCSOLE MEMBER
LANE, JASON DEARMONDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2671708
PACHECO, MERCEDES MARIACHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2909083
PRIETO-MORENO, GERARDOPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7295411
SANTANGELO, MICHAEL JOHNCFO4705334
VITALE, PAUL NFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5909566
WALSH, JOSEPH NORTON IIICEO2804671

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Company Information

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 150696Chicago, IL 60661

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