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Martin A. Santilla

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CRD#: 2496713
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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.

Martin Anthony Santilla, who also goes by Tony Santilla, was a registered financial professional .

Martin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Martin had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 24, Series 53 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tony Santilla

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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None

Experience


Past

November 12, 2024 - July 8, 2025

SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 290605
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 22, 2022 - September 1, 2023

JOSEPH EDEN CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 310317
North East, MD
Past

May 2, 2011 - May 31, 2012

MATRIX CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33364
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 2009 - January 13, 2010

MERCER CAPITAL LTD.

BD
CRD#: 104012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 2008 - November 3, 2008

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 2, 2007 - January 25, 2008

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 2, 2007 - January 25, 2008

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 2, 2007 - August 3, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 2, 2007 - August 3, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 9, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 9, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 18, 2005 - May 12, 2006

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 18, 2005 - May 12, 2006

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
MONUMENT, CO
Past

October 26, 2005 - November 15, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 23, 2005 - November 15, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 7, 2005 - February 22, 2005

FHN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 46346
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

August 20, 2003 - January 7, 2005

GOLDMAN SACHS EXECUTION & CLEARING, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 3466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 1999 - August 14, 2003

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 13, 1998 - February 1, 1999

WINGSPAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17516
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 20, 1996 - March 15, 1998

REGAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7297
GLENVIEW, IL
Past

September 29, 1994 - April 3, 1996

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

June 22, 1994 - August 17, 1994

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/25/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/22/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 12/27/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SB
SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC
IFS CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 290605 / SEC#: , 8-70036

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


Main Address
233 S Wacker Dr Suite 4400, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
3424 Peachtree Rd. Ne Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30326-1184
Phone number
(773) 661-4448
Established
Delaware since 04/13/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
IFS GROUP, INCDIRECT OWNER
CARTER, ANA ROUMENOVAFINOP4424794
PADILLA, DANIEL JRCCO3123672
PADILLA, DANIEL JRCEO3123672

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Company Information


SAN BLAS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 290605

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