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Despina V. Mann
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Houston, TX 77027
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CRD#: 2752316
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Professional summary
Despina Vallianos Mann, who also goes by Despina Vallianos Ms., is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Despina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Despina has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Despina Vallianos Ms.
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
March 17, 2026 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 1600 West Loop South, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77027RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Houston, TX
Current
March 17, 2026 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 1600 West Loop South, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77027RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Houston, TX
Past
May 3, 2017 - March 12, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
Sugar Land, TX
Past
May 3, 2017 - March 12, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
Sugar Land, TX
Past
March 27, 2012 - May 2, 2017
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6220
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
March 27, 2012 - May 2, 2017
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 6220
LEAGUE CITY, TX
Past
March 5, 2007 - March 28, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 18, 2002 - March 28, 2012
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 14, 2000 - April 29, 2002
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
July 10, 2000 - August 14, 2000
J.C. BRADFORD & CO.
BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
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".
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(3/18/2026)
RR
Arkansas(3/18/2026)
RR
California(3/18/2026)
RR
Colorado(3/18/2026)
RR
Delaware(3/18/2026)
RR
District of Columbia(3/18/2026)
RR
Florida(3/18/2026)
RR
Georgia(3/18/2026)
RR
Louisiana(3/18/2026)
RR
Massachusetts(3/18/2026)
RR
New York(3/18/2026)
RR
Ohio(3/18/2026)
RR
Tennessee(3/18/2026)
RR
Texas(3/17/2026)
IAR
Texas(3/17/2026)
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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