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Alphonse J. Calicchio

CALIFORNIA BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT GROUP
newport beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 1577654
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Professional summary


Alphonse John Calicchio III, who also goes by A John Calicchio III, Alphonse John III Calicchio, John Calicchio, is a registered financial advisor currently at CALIFORNIA BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC located in Newport Beach, California and ICON CAPITAL GROUP, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Alphonse is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Alphonse has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, Series 72, Series 3, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6, Series 30 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


A John Calicchio Iii | Alphonse John Iii Calicchio | John Calicchio

Other business activities


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.
1. JCAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 3975 Birch Street, Suite J, Newport Beach, CA 92660; CONSULTING & INTRODUCTION OF PARTIES, MANAGING MEMBER; START AUG-2014; 5 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. Drive Out C ancer - Endless Summer Invitational: organization raises money for c ancer research and Make A Wish for kids with c ancer, not investment-related; Co-Chair on a 100% volunteer basis, ongoing year-round; approximately 5 hours/month, none during trading hours. 3. California Benefits and Retirement Group, LLC; investment-related; 3975 Birch Street, Suite J, Newport Beach, CA 92660; President; start date August 2019; 80 hours per month; none during trading hours; account and marketing manager for 457 individual plans.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
None

Experience


Current

November 19, 2019 - Present

CALIFORNIA BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 6 Upper Newport Plaza, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RIA
CRD#: 305719
newport beach, CA
Current

June 15, 2022 - Present

ICON CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 895 Dove Street Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660Office #2: 5 Upper Newport Plaza Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 4029
Newport Beach, CA
Current

December 22, 2022 - Present

ADVENTIX GLOBAL MARKETS LLC

Office #1: 895 Dove Street Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660Office #2: 150 Motor Parkway 4th Floor, Hauppauge, NY 11788
BD
CRD#: 170640
Newport Beach, CA
Past

July 23, 2009 - July 12, 2022

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 8361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 23, 2009 - July 12, 2022

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 8361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 23, 2008 - February 24, 2009

HUNTER WORLD MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38755
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

March 6, 2008 - August 21, 2008

NORTH NASSAU ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143169
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

June 26, 2007 - February 29, 2008

MDB CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 42677
ADDISON, TX
Past

March 22, 2007 - December 31, 2009

JCAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142562
CORONA DEL MAR, CA
Past

September 20, 2005 - December 21, 2005

IMPERIAL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 43744
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 18, 2004 - August 15, 2005

THE SEIDLER COMPANIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 3911
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 13, 2004 - October 1, 2004

ACCESS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 22455
NEW CANAAN, CT
Past

October 31, 2002 - September 30, 2003

ELECTRONIC TRADING GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37453
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 2000 - November 19, 2001

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 8, 1997 - July 18, 2000

ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15407
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 25, 1996 - May 23, 1997

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 1994 - December 20, 1994

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19418
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 2, 1992 - April 11, 1994

SOUNDVIEW TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15425
OLD GREENWICH, CT
Past

May 10, 1988 - July 10, 1992

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 1986 - December 19, 1986

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(7/3/2024)
RR
Alaska
(6/21/2024)
RR
Arizona
(5/15/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(7/15/2024)
IAR
California
(11/19/2019)
RR
California
(11/16/2022)
RR
Colorado
(10/11/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(12/22/2022)
RR
Delaware
(5/30/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/25/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/21/2024)
RR
Georgia
(5/6/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(6/5/2024)
RR
Idaho
(5/22/2024)
RR
Illinois
(12/4/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/5/2024)
RR
Iowa
(6/12/2024)
RR
Kansas
(6/21/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(7/2/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(5/6/2024)
RR
Maine
(5/15/2024)
RR
Maryland
(11/20/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/15/2024)
RR
Michigan
(5/6/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(6/12/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(10/11/2023)
RR
Missouri
(7/17/2024)
RR
Montana
(5/20/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(6/5/2024)
RR
Nevada
(11/21/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/4/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(4/25/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(6/12/2024)
RR
New York
(12/22/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(5/10/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(10/11/2024)
RR
Ohio
(4/26/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/13/2024)
RR
Oregon
(4/16/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/14/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/10/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/16/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(5/16/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(7/19/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(6/24/2024)
RR
Texas
(6/15/2022)
RR
Utah
(4/26/2024)
RR
Vermont
(5/15/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands
(7/12/2024)
RR
Virginia
(6/24/2024)
RR
Washington
(4/29/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(6/17/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/9/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(10/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/2/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/6/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 7/29/2019
NFA Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/28/1995
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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CALIFORNIA BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC
CALIFORNIA BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 305719 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3975 Birch St Ste J, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 466-0980
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 247,000

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Company Information


CALIFORNIA BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 305719Newport Beach, CA 92660

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