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Ronald P. Defeo

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
Abington, MA 02351
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CRD#: 1660868
RD

Professional summary


Ronald Powers Defeo, who also goes by Ronald Anthony Defeo, is a registered financial advisor currently at SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC located in Abington, Massachusetts.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Ronald has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Ronald Anthony Defeo

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 19, 2012 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 533 Washington Street, Abington, MA 02351
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Abington, MA
Current

September 19, 2012 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 533 Washington Street, Abington, MA 02351
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Abington, MA
Past

May 27, 2008 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ABINGTON, MA
Past

May 27, 2008 - September 19, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ABINGTON, MA
Past

August 11, 2004 - May 27, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
ABINGTON, MA
Past

July 27, 2004 - May 27, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
ABINGTON, MA
Past

September 24, 2001 - July 23, 2004

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
ABINGTON, MA
Past

June 8, 1999 - July 23, 2004

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
MERIDEN, CT
Past

January 29, 1997 - June 9, 1999

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 10, 1994 - January 27, 1997

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

August 24, 1993 - October 4, 1994

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 18, 1992 - July 21, 1993

DIME SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28955
BROOKLYN, NY
Past

April 20, 1991 - May 27, 1992

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

September 28, 1989 - January 4, 1991

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

April 28, 1989 - February 28, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 29, 1987 - August 5, 1987

RANDOLPH BROWN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18338

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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
Arizona
(9/19/2012)
RR
California
(6/16/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(9/19/2012)
RR
Florida
(12/12/2012)
RR
Georgia
(1/14/2016)
RR
Maine
(11/7/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/19/2012)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/26/2012)
RR
Michigan
(8/19/2014)
RR
Nevada
(11/7/2013)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/13/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(9/19/2012)
RR
New York
(1/8/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(5/20/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/5/2018)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/11/2012)
RR
Tennessee
(6/6/2023)
RR
Virginia
(2/11/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/1/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES | SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO | SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION | SANTANDER SECURITIES

CRD#: 41791 / SEC#: 801-56796, 8-49571

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
75 State Street Mail Code: Ma-sst-inv3, Boston, MA 02109
Phone number
(866) 736-6475
Established
Delaware since 01/03/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
440

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SSLLC FMAX ADVISORY PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE 11.2025 (11/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
BOWLER, DANIEL PCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5354805
CARTER, LAWRENCE ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2113682
CYLC, JOHN ALLAN IINATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR2917559
NEURATH, DUSTINDIRECTOR8044630
SCHMITZ, NICOLECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2815862
SNYDER, JONATHAN ANDREWPRESIDENT & CEO6514215
VANNAH, JAMES DOUGLASSCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY5679595
VILLANO, ALYSON NICOLEDIRECTOR7473984
WATSON, JONATHAN EDWARDDIRECTOR7631421

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,401
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,553,311,017

Disclosures


Regulatory Event12
Arbitration7

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Company Information


SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 41791Abington, MA 02351

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