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Scott Edward Couto

STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS
NEW YORK, NY
·CRD# 2178859·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott Edward Couto, who also goes by Scott E Couto, Scott Edward Couto, Scott Couto, Scott Couto, is a registered financial advisor currently at STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC located in New York, New York. Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Scott has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 7, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Scott E Couto, Scott Edward Couto, Scott Couto, Scott Couto

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Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 153505
BD
2 Grand Central Tower 140 East 45th Street 30th Floor, Suite 30a, New York, NY, 10017
October 27, 2024 - Present
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 840
BD
Boston, MA
March 20, 2018 - January 7, 2024
PYRAMIS DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION LLC·CRD# 146430
BD
Boston, MA
January 15, 2016 - August 3, 2016
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Boston, MA
October 8, 2013 - March 15, 2016
NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC·CRD# 13041
BD
Boston, MA
October 8, 2013 - March 16, 2016
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION·CRD# 6848
BD
Smithfield, RI
November 3, 2010 - July 7, 2017
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC·CRD# 17507
BD
Smithfield, RI
October 12, 2009 - July 7, 2017
GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 487
BD
Boston, MA
November 14, 2003 - April 14, 2009
BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 30683
BD
Boston, MA
August 29, 1996 - April 8, 2003
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14416
BD
Purchase, NY
February 4, 1992 - May 8, 1995
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
October 7, 1991 - February 13, 1992
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
October 7, 1991 - February 13, 1992

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Current Firm

SM
STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CADWYN POINT PARTNERS LLC | STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153505 / SEC#: 8-68541
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

2 Grand Central Tower 140 East 45th Street 30th Floor, Suite 30a, New York, NY, 10017

Mailing Address

2 Grand Central Tower 140 East 45th Street 30th Floor, Suite 30a, New York, NY, 10017

Phone Number

(646) 787-0257

Established

Delaware since 10/12/2015

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
STAR MOUNTAIN HOLDINGS, LPOWNER OF STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS LLC—
BACH, KRISTINAFINOP/CFO4281682
ERICSON, AUSTIN SHAWNCCO7658879
POLIS, JOHN WILLIAMPRESIDENT/CEO5130204

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(10/27/2024)
RR
New York
(10/27/2024)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Mar 2020About the Series 3 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1991About the Series 7 exam

Series 51 — Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2011About the Series 51 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2005About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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