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Joseph Santoro

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS
San Diego, CA 92127
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CRD#: 2052366
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Professional summary

Joseph Santoro Jr, who also goes by Joseph Santoro Jr, Jr Joseph Santoro, Joseph Santoro, is a registered financial professional currently at KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC located in San Diego, California.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Joseph Santoro Jr | Jr Joseph Santoro | Joseph Santoro

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

June 14, 2023 - Present

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 11440 W. Bernardo Ct Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92127
BD
CRD#: 288898
San Diego, CA
Past

November 22, 2019 - July 28, 2023

D. BORAL CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 103792
South Windsor, CT
Past

January 29, 2018 - September 4, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ROCKY HILL, CT
Past

March 25, 2017 - February 9, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past

January 11, 1996 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
VERNON, CT
Past

January 11, 1996 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
GLASTONBURY, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Connecticut
(6/20/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/19/2023)
RR
Maine
(8/2/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(8/26/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/22/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/22/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/29/1995
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 6/14/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

KC
KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
CHALICE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | KINGSWOOD INVESTMENTS | KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 288898 / SEC#: , 8-69967

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
11440 W. Bernardo Ct. Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92127
Mailing Address
126 E 56th Suite 3l, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(800) 535-6981
Established
Nevada since 10/26/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KINGSWOOD US, LLCMEMBER
ALSORAIMI, MOHAMEDCCO5319490
GOLDEN, JAIME GALIONEPRESIDENT - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS2946822
NESSIM, MICHAEL HASKELCEO2573543
PITKOFF, DAVID JONATHANCFO2822280
RAYEVSKIY, VALERIY PCOO5788810
ROMERO, MONIQUE VICTORIAFINOP6712654
WILDER, JEREMY MATHEWCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER7080690

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Company Information

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 288898San Diego, CA 92127

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