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John B. Lewis

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Richmond, VA 23219
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CRD#: 1828788
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Professional summary


John Bellinger Lewis, who also goes by John Lewis, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Lewis

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) THE FAISON CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE: START APPROX JAN 1 2010, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, NOT PUBLICLY TRADED, 1701 BYRD AVE RICHMOND VA 23230, BOARD MEMBER, APPROX 3 HRS PER MONTH DURING NORMAL BUSINESS, NO COMP. 2) RX PARTNERSHIP, START 8/16, 2924 EMERYWOOD PKWY #300, RICHMOND, VA, SERVES AS BOARD MEMBER TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICINE FOR VA UNINSURED, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, <4 HOURS PER MONTH DURING NON-WORK HOURS, NO COMPENSATION. 3) MASSEY CANCER CENTER. POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Cancer Research INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/04/2017. ADDRESS: 401 College Street, Richmond VA 23298 4) VA CEOS. POSITION: Member NATURE: Business organization with other business owners. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 06/30/2016. ADDRESS: 1500 Mactavish Ave, Richmond VA 23230 5) Lewis McClures Mill LLC, 267 McClure's Mill Road, Greenville VA 24440. Investment related. Owner since 08/31/2016. Inherited beef cattle operation with eight rental properties. He devotes 42 hours a month to the LLC and 3 hours during trading hours. 6) Lewis SPRINGLEIGH LLC, Virginia. Investment related. Owner since 2014. Rental property. He devotes about 30 hours a month to the LLC and zero hours during trading hours. 7) Lewis Christopher Lane LLC, Virginia. Investment related. Owner since 2023. Rental property. He devotes about 30 hours a month to the LLC and zero hours during trading hours. 8) Lewis Howardsville Road LLC, Virginia. Investment related. Co-Owner since 2021. Rental property. He devotes about 30 hours a month to the LLC and zero hours during trading hours. 9) GJC LLC, Virginia. Investment related. Co-Owner since 2021. Rental property. He devotes about 30 hours a month to the LLC and zero hours during trading hours. 10) Mama Lew's LLC, Virginia. Investment related. Owner since April 2022. Retail store. He devotes 12 hours a month to the LLC and zero hours during trading hours.

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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

February 1, 2024 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 200 S 10th Street, Suite 950, Richmond, VA 23219
RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Richmond, VA
Current

February 1, 2024 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 200 S 10th Street, Suite 950, Richmond, VA 23219
RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Richmond, VA
Past

February 17, 2021 - February 5, 2024

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
Richmond, VA
Past

February 17, 2021 - February 5, 2024

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

February 24, 2014 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

February 13, 2014 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 21, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 1, 2009 - February 21, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 9, 2009 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 9, 2009 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 28, 2005 - May 6, 2009

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 27, 2005 - May 6, 2009

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 21, 2002 - July 15, 2005

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6271
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 21, 2002 - June 30, 2005

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 25, 1994 - July 1, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 9, 1994 - July 1, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 31, 1993 - July 1, 1994

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 1992 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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".
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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
Alabama
(2/5/2024)
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California
(2/1/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/5/2024)
RR
Delaware
(2/15/2024)
RR
Florida
(6/13/2024)
RR
Georgia
(2/1/2024)
RR
Illinois
(2/1/2024)
RR
Maine
(2/1/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/2/2024)
RR
Michigan
(2/1/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(2/1/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/1/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(2/1/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(2/1/2024)
RR
New York
(2/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(2/1/2024)
RR
Ohio
(2/1/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/30/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/1/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/1/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/1/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/1/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(2/1/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(2/1/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/1/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(2/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/13/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824

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

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL ADV 2A BROCHURE (8.25.25) (8/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RFS OPCO LLC ("OPCO")MEMBER
ALEXANDER, MARK DAVIDPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2202934
DUPUY, CHRISTOPHER TREVORPRESIDENT & CEO1749982
KOWALSKI, DEIRDRE PATTENPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1357509
MIRZA, RIZWAN MOHAMMADCCO5080469
YANNOTTA, WILLIAM MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5912733

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts76,628
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 70,030,224,514

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/24/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
09/27/2023

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Company Information


ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 291361Richmond, VA 23219

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