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Alexander Russo

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 1882143
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Professional summary


Alexander Russo, who also goes by Alexander R, is a registered financial advisor currently at SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Alexander is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Alexander has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Alexander R

Other business activities


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1.) INVESTORS BANK, REFERRALS TO MORTGAGE BANKERS

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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

July 9, 2024 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022Office #2: 715 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022Office #3: 2228 Broadway, New York, NY 10024Office #4: 75-81 31st Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372Office #5: 89-01 Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY 11372Office #6: 22-59 31st Street, Long Island City, NY 11105Office #7: 37-10 Broadway, Long Island City, NY 11103
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
New York, NY
Current

July 9, 2024 - Present

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022Office #2: 715 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022Office #3: 2228 Broadway, New York, NY 10024Office #4: 75-81 31st Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372Office #5: 89-01 Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY 11372Office #6: 22-59 31st Street, Long Island City, NY 11105Office #7: 37-10 Broadway, Long Island City, NY 11103
RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
New York, NY
Past

September 15, 2022 - April 4, 2024

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
Huntington, NY
Past

September 15, 2022 - April 4, 2024

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Huntington, NY
Past

August 17, 2022 - September 15, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
WHITESTONE, NY
Past

August 17, 2022 - September 15, 2022

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
WHITESTONE, NY
Past

April 14, 2020 - August 17, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
WHITESTONE, NY
Past

April 13, 2020 - August 17, 2022

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
MANHASSET, NY
Past

August 3, 2017 - April 15, 2020

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 2, 2017 - April 15, 2020

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 2014 - July 21, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 2014 - July 21, 2017

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 11, 2012 - May 15, 2014

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

May 11, 2012 - May 15, 2014

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

July 31, 2009 - April 27, 2012

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127236
MELVILLE, NY
Past

December 20, 1994 - April 27, 2012

CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 25658
WHITESTONE, NY
Past

December 14, 1994 - April 11, 1996

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

July 7, 1993 - December 2, 1994

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 17, 1991 - May 4, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 1988 - May 6, 1991

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".
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
New Jersey
(5/13/2025)
RR
New York
(7/9/2024)
IAR
New York
(7/9/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/30/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 41791New York, NY 10022

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