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Russell A. Ruffino

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES
Galveston, TX 77550
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CRD#: 2486600
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Professional summary


Russell Anthony Ruffino, who also goes by Russ Ruffino, is a registered financial professional currently at ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Galveston, Texas.

Russell is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Russell has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Russ Ruffino

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 30, 2018 - Present

ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: One Moody Plaza, Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
BD
CRD#: 158883
Galveston, TX
Past

October 17, 2014 - September 29, 2016

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

June 28, 2013 - August 27, 2014

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 29, 2002 - June 28, 2013

AMERICAN GENERAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37449
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 5, 2001 - May 13, 2002

BNY MELLON SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47268
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 2, 1995 - December 5, 2001

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

July 14, 1994 - September 20, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 14, 1994 - September 20, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 10/21/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883 / SEC#: , 8-68938

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


Main Address
One Moody Plaza, Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing Address
One Moody Plaza Suite 1463, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone number
(409) 621-7809
Established
Texas since 12/21/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
LUIKART, THAD MICHAELDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEO5111050
MERRILL, BRODY JASONSVP, CFO, FINOP5450137
WHITE, STACEY LEIGHAVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2721039

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Company Information


ANICO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 158883Galveston, TX 77550

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