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Scott E. Couto

STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS
NEW YORK, NY 10017
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CRD#: 2178859
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Professional summary

Scott Edward Couto, who also goes by Scott E Couto, Scott Edward Couto, Scott Couto, Scott Couto, is a registered financial professional 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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Scott E Couto | Scott Edward Couto | Scott Couto | Scott Couto

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 27, 2024 - Present

STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2 Grand Central Tower 140 East 45th Street 30th Floor, Suite 30a, New York, NY, 10017
BD
CRD#: 153505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 2018 - January 7, 2024

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 15, 2016 - August 3, 2016

PYRAMIS DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION LLC

BD
CRD#: 146430
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 8, 2013 - March 15, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 8, 2013 - March 16, 2016

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 3, 2010 - July 7, 2017

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6848
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

October 12, 2009 - July 7, 2017

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

November 14, 2003 - April 14, 2009

GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 487
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 29, 1996 - April 8, 2003

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 4, 1992 - May 8, 1995

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 7, 1991 - February 13, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 7, 1991 - February 13, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Florida
(10/27/2024)
RR
New York
(10/27/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/10/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 3/9/2020
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/4/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 4/29/2011
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/1/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 7/12/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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 5th 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
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)

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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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Company Information

STAR MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153505New York, NY 10017

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