David V. Battisto
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David V Battisto, who also goes by Dave Battisto, David VIto Battisto, was a registered financial professional .
David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. David had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 11 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
April 6, 2023 - July 28, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY
January 1, 2023 - July 28, 2023
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC
March 25, 2013 - July 16, 2014
TRADINGBLOCK
July 22, 2010 - March 18, 2011
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.
July 22, 2010 - March 18, 2011
ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.
February 26, 2009 - January 5, 2010
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
January 7, 2009 - January 5, 2010
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
August 11, 2006 - February 6, 2008
G1 EXECUTION SERVICES, LLC
June 30, 2003 - February 27, 2004
G1 EXECUTION SERVICES, LLC
January 22, 2002 - June 27, 2003
E*TRADE CAPITAL MARKETS - EXECUTION SERVICES LLC
January 14, 2002 - January 22, 2002
G1 EXECUTION SERVICES, LLC
July 31, 1999 - December 4, 2001
BLUE CHIP TRADING L.L.C.
June 29, 1999 - July 29, 1999
E*TRADE CAPITAL MARKETS - EXECUTION SERVICES LLC
March 5, 1996 - October 9, 1997
TRADETECH SECURITIES L.P.
January 31, 1995 - March 5, 1996
REPUBLIC SECURITIES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 7TO
Date: 12/30/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationSeries 55
Date: 9/26/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamSeries 11
Date: 1/30/1995
Assistant Representative-Order Processing Qualification ExamCurrent Firm

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MEMBER | |
| CROWE, JOHN WILLIAM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5475007 |
| FINN, JED | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5658048 |
| FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAY | TEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL | 1202060 |
| GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONY | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1926502 |
| GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY) | 2790454 |
| HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY ) | 4956475 |
| HENNESSY, MICHAEL S | DIRECTOR | 1988660 |
| JANOVER, JAMES TROY | DIRECTOR | 2818307 |
| TURNER, CHAD EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 6009808 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,539,760 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,650,015,946,338 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 66 |
| Arbitration | 115 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 |
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