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Gary D. Ruiz
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CRD#: 2551366
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Professional summary
Gary Dennis Ruiz was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Prior to being barred, Gary had worked at 8 firms, which includes CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC., CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS LLC, CAPITAL ONE INVESTING LLC, CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC, CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC, MORGAN STANLEY, NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC, BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES INC..
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No
Aliases
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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NoneExperience
Past
April 29, 2015 - April 26, 2017
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY
Past
April 29, 2015 - April 26, 2017
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY
Past
January 28, 2015 - April 30, 2015
CAPITAL ONE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 136865
SEATTLE, WA
Past
January 2, 2015 - April 30, 2015
CAPITAL ONE INVESTING, LLC
BD
CRD#: 45744
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY
Past
September 18, 2012 - January 28, 2015
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 127236
ROCKY POINT, NY
Past
September 18, 2012 - January 2, 2015
CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 25658
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY
Past
February 10, 2011 - September 9, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past
January 6, 2011 - September 9, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past
March 24, 2010 - November 22, 2010
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
HORSHAM, PA
Past
July 30, 2007 - January 29, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
BETHLEHEM, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION | TRAK FOR MUTUAL FUND AT NET ASSET VALUE | TRAK FOR CONSULTING GROUP CAPITAL MARKETS FUNDS | SSB COLLECTIVE FUNDS ASSET ALLOCATION SERVICE | SMITH BARNEY, HARRIS UPHAM & CO., INCORPORATED | SMITH BARNEY SHEARSON INC. | SMITH BARNEY INC. | SMITH BARNEY ASSET MANAGEMENT | SMITH BARNEY | SB ADVISOR | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY 401(K) ADVISOR PROGRAM | PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT GROUP | PEACHTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT | OFFSHORE TRAK | MYFI FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM | LINK ADVISORS FOR UPS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | GUIDED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | FIRST MADISON ADVISORS | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - UNAFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - AFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | DIVERSIFIED STRATEGIC PORTFOLIOS | DAVIS SKAGGS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CONSULTING AND EVALUATION SERVICES | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | CITIGROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT | CITI PRIVATE BANK | CITI PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CITI PERSONAL INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL | CITI INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CITI INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | CITI GLOBAL WEALTH AT WORK
CRD#: 7059 / SEC#: 801-3387, 8-8177
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/1964 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION | TRAK FOR MUTUAL FUND AT NET ASSET VALUE | TRAK FOR CONSULTING GROUP CAPITAL MARKETS FUNDS | SSB COLLECTIVE FUNDS ASSET ALLOCATION SERVICE | SMITH BARNEY, HARRIS UPHAM & CO., INCORPORATED | SMITH BARNEY SHEARSON INC. | SMITH BARNEY INC. | SMITH BARNEY ASSET MANAGEMENT | SMITH BARNEY | SB ADVISOR | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY 401(K) ADVISOR PROGRAM | PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT GROUP | PEACHTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT | OFFSHORE TRAK | MYFI FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM | LINK ADVISORS FOR UPS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | GUIDED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | FIRST MADISON ADVISORS | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - UNAFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - AFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | DIVERSIFIED STRATEGIC PORTFOLIOS | DAVIS SKAGGS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CONSULTING AND EVALUATION SERVICES | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | CITIGROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT | CITI PRIVATE BANK | CITI PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CITI PERSONAL INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL | CITI INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CITI INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | CITI GLOBAL WEALTH AT WORK
CRD#: 7059 / SEC#: 801-3387, 8-8177
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/1964 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
388 Greenwich Street Tower Building, New York, NY 10013
Mailing Address
Registration Department 540 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville, NY 14068
Phone number
(212) 816-6000
Established
New York since 10/15/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,903
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CITIGROUP FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC. | 100% SHAREHOLDER | |
| BARRATT, CHRISTOPHER | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER (FINOP) | 5659131 |
| CHIRICO, JOHN A | DIRECTOR | 2916366 |
| CONWAY, JOHN JAMES | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (INTERIM) | 1584619 |
| DHOUIBI, STEPHANIE ANISSA | DIRECTOR | 7189271 |
| KLEIN, ROBERT FRANCIS | CO-GENERAL COUNSEL | 2937015 |
| MESHEL, ADAM REID | CO-GENERAL COUNSEL | 3101145 |
| PLATT, DANA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESSES | 6123347 |
| RICHARDSON, CYRUS BEGLEY III | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5284855 |
| VALDERRABANO, VALENTIN LUIS | DIRECTOR | 7588283 |
| VAROUS, DINA | DIRECTOR/CEO/PRESIDENT/CHAIRWOMAN | 5012034 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 56,879 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 46,870,946,575 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 587 |
| Civil Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 641 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 | ||
| 02/28/2024 | ||
| 01/27/2023 |
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