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Walter R. Kukowski
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
Manalapan, NJ 07726
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CRD#: 1890862
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Professional summary
Walter Rocco Kukowski, who also goes by Walter R Kukowski, Walter Rocco Kukowski Jr, Walter Rocco Kukowski, is a registered financial advisor currently at SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC located in Manalapan, New Jersey.
Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Walter has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Walter R Kukowski | Walter Rocco Kukowski Jr | Walter Rocco Kukowski
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. 316 Hudson, rental property owner, non-investment related, start date 01/02/1992, Hoboken, New Jersey, 4 hours per month none during trading hours
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 12, 2014 - Present
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 345 Union Hill Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726Office #2: 303 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726Office #3: 8 South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746Office #4: 226 Cranbury Half Acre Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831Office #5: 201 Harmony Road, Middletown, NJ 07748Office #6: 587 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095Office #7: 901 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07712Office #8: 2285 West County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Manalapan, NJ
Current
May 13, 2014 - Present
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 345 Union Hill Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726Office #2: 303 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726Office #3: 8 South Main Street, Marlboro, NJ 07746Office #4: 226 Cranbury Half Acre Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831Office #5: 201 Harmony Road, Middletown, NJ 07748Office #6: 587 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095Office #7: 901 West Park Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07712Office #8: 2285 West County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527RIA
BD
CRD#: 41791
Manalapan, NJ
Past
March 6, 2009 - April 30, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ
Past
March 6, 2009 - April 30, 2014
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ
Past
April 3, 2006 - March 6, 2009
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 129052
HOLMDEL, NJ
Past
April 3, 2006 - March 6, 2009
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BD
CRD#: 129052
HOLMDEL, NJ
Past
October 20, 2004 - March 31, 2006
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16361
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past
October 20, 2004 - March 31, 2006
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 16, 2004 - October 20, 2004
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 11217
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
Past
December 18, 2003 - October 20, 2004
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 12, 1999 - January 13, 2004
ELECTRONIC TRADING GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 37453
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 29, 1998 - April 22, 1999
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
October 8, 1997 - November 25, 1997
TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 16, 1996 - October 14, 1997
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 20, 1995 - May 9, 1996
FIRST COLONIAL SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 25121
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
June 16, 1994 - December 19, 1995
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 29, 1993 - June 30, 1994
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 24, 1989 - February 3, 1989
INVESTORS CENTER, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14670
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
California(5/26/2016)
RR
Colorado(7/6/2015)
RR
Connecticut(5/4/2017)
RR
Delaware(2/1/2016)
RR
Florida(5/13/2014)
RR
Georgia(6/24/2016)
RR
Massachusetts(5/23/2014)
RR
Minnesota(10/22/2017)
RR
Missouri(5/9/2018)
RR
Nevada(10/2/2025)
IAR
New Jersey(5/12/2014)
RR
New Jersey(5/13/2014)
RR
New York(5/13/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/22/2014)
RR
South Carolina(7/11/2014)
RR
Tennessee(1/13/2025)
RR
Texas(6/11/2019)
RR
Virginia(6/24/2014)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/14/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product 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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| BOWLER, DANIEL P | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5354805 |
| CARTER, LAWRENCE ANDREW | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2113682 |
| CYLC, JOHN ALLAN II | NATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR | 2917559 |
| NEURATH, DUSTIN | DIRECTOR | 8044630 |
| SCHMITZ, NICOLE | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2815862 |
| SNYDER, JONATHAN ANDREW | PRESIDENT & CEO | 6514215 |
| VANNAH, JAMES DOUGLASS | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & SECRETARY | 5679595 |
| VILLANO, ALYSON NICOLE | DIRECTOR | 7473984 |
| WATSON, JONATHAN EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 7631421 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,401 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,553,311,017 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
| Arbitration | 7 |
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