JG
James E. Graves
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL
New York, NY 10111
CRD#: 2643578
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JG
James Edward GravesROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL
Professional summary
James Edward Graves, who also goes by Jim Graves, Jimmy Edward Graves, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in New York, New York.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jim Graves | Jimmy Edward Graves
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 29, 2026 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
New York, NY
Current
May 29, 2026 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
New York, NY
Past
February 22, 2019 - June 2, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
New York, NY
Past
February 22, 2019 - June 2, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
New York, NY
Past
May 14, 2002 - February 25, 2019
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 14, 2002 - February 25, 2019
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 19, 2001 - May 15, 2002
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
April 28, 2000 - May 15, 2002
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 18, 1997 - May 2, 2000
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 14, 1995 - March 13, 1996
FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32460
LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 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.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arizona(5/29/2026)
RR
California(5/29/2026)
RR
Colorado(5/29/2026)
RR
Connecticut(5/29/2026)
RR
District of Columbia(5/29/2026)
RR
Florida(5/29/2026)
RR
Georgia(5/29/2026)
RR
Indiana(5/29/2026)
RR
Massachusetts(5/29/2026)
RR
Michigan(5/29/2026)
RR
Missouri(5/29/2026)
RR
Montana(5/29/2026)
RR
New Jersey(5/29/2026)
RR
New York(5/29/2026)
IAR
New York(5/29/2026)
RR
North Carolina(5/29/2026)
RR
Oregon(5/29/2026)
RR
Rhode Island(5/29/2026)
RR
Texas(5/29/2026)
IAR
Texas(5/29/2026)
RR
Virgin Islands(5/29/2026)
RR
Virginia(5/29/2026)
RR
Washington(5/29/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
RF
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RFS OPCO LLC ("OPCO") | MEMBER | |
| ALEXANDER, MARK DAVID | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2202934 |
| KOWALSKI, DEIRDRE PATTEN | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1357509 |
| MIRZA, RIZWAN MOHAMMAD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5080469 |
| MORIARTY, EDMOND NICHOLAS | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1744318 |
| OUTLAW, MICHAEL WAYNE | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2760690 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 76,628 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 70,030,224,514 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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