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John L. Russo
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
AMHERST, NY 14228
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CRD#: 2108608
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Professional summary
John Lawrence Russo is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Amherst, New York.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.) JOHN RUSSO - AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - AMHERST, NY - SINCE 04/1999 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS - ASSOCIATE - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - AMHERST, NY - SINCE 01/1992 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS - TAX PREPARER - TAX PREPARATION/ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING/CPA - AMHERST, NY - SINCE 06/2021 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 3, 2024 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 2425 Sweet Home Road Ste. C, Amherst, NY 14228RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
AMHERST, NY
Current
September 3, 2024 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 2425 Sweet Home Road Ste. C, Amherst, NY 14228RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
AMHERST, NY
Past
July 26, 2024 - September 5, 2024
SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 123608
AMHERST, NY
Past
October 13, 2021 - September 5, 2024
SCF SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 47275
AMHERST, NY
Past
August 3, 2021 - October 19, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
AMHERST, NY
Past
February 14, 2018 - October 19, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
AMHERST, NY
Past
August 7, 2012 - February 14, 2018
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
AMHERST, NY
Past
November 18, 2004 - August 13, 2012
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
WEST AMHERST, NY
Past
June 30, 1997 - November 16, 2004
SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past
December 11, 1991 - May 30, 1997
AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past
January 1, 1991 - December 20, 1991
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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
Florida(9/3/2024)
RR
New York(9/3/2024)
IAR
New York(9/3/2024)
RR
North Carolina(9/3/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC. | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | PRESIDENT | 4037933 |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) | 4037933 |
| CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401020 |
| HAUER, DAVE B | VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4018434 |
| OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 2957427 |
| SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | 6232253 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 41,834 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,637,349,683 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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Company Information
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
CRD#: 20804Amherst, NY 14228TRUST BUT VERIFY
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