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Robert J. Welch

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CRD#: 2442679
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Joseph Welch, who also goes by Bob Welch, Robert J Welch, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Robert had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 87, Series 55, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Welch | Robert J Welch

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

December 17, 2021 - September 25, 2023

SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28602
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 2001 - March 21, 2002

JEFFERIES/QUARTERDECK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115153
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 19, 2001 - February 19, 2008

GRIFFIN TRADING SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 115152
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 10, 2001 - May 11, 2007

MEREDITH WHITNEY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 110665
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 10, 2001 - February 19, 2008

JEFFERIES PARTNERS OPPORTUNITY FUND V, LLC

BD
CRD#: 110683
STAMFORD, CT
Past

May 10, 2001 - February 20, 2008

JEFFERIES PARTNERS OPPORTUNITY FUND III, LLC

BD
CRD#: 110647
STAMFORD, CT
Past

July 19, 2000 - June 1, 2007

JEFFERIES EMPLOYEES OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103816
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 28, 2000 - June 1, 2007

JEFFERIES PARTNERS OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46504
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 28, 2000 - June 3, 2013

JEFFERIES HIGH YIELD TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47363
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 16, 1994 - June 30, 1994

KLEIN INVESTMENT GROUP, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 36392
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

January 11, 1994 - January 5, 2021

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 4/4/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/13/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. | SUMITOMO BANK SECURITIES, INC. | SMBC SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 28602 / SEC#: , 8-43852

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
277 Park Avenue Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10172
Mailing Address
277 Park Avenue Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10172
Phone number
(212) 224-5300
Established
Delaware since 08/08/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SMBC AMERICAS HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
ASHBY, SCOTT ALLENPRESIDENT, CEO, DIRECTOR, CO-HEAD OF COVERAGE & CAPITAL MARKETS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER2883181
DAVISON, RICHARD PATRICKDIRECTOR4890514
EISENBERG, RICHARD ALLANDEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CO-HEAD OF COVERAGE & CAPITAL MARKETS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER3118461
ISHIKAWA, TSUKASADEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER7948966
KAWARA, AKIHIRODEPUTY HEAD OF GLOBAL MARKETS, AMERICAS, DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD7471377
KEE, DAVIDDEPUTY PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER6238539
KIM, SANGJOONCHIEF RISK OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER2545295
KRANZ, AVERY HCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER2795963
NONAKA, MASAHITOHEAD OF GLOBAL MARKETS, AMERICAS, DEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER7221513
OISHI, SHUMPEIDEPUTY PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER6100774
PIETRO, BRIANFINOP, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER5323643
TUN, NATHANPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5551828

Disclosures


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Company Information


SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 28602

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