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Gerald R. Russo

WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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CRD#: 2853844
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Professional summary


Gerald R Russo, who also goes by Gerald Robert Russo, Jay Russo, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gerald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gerald Robert Russo | Jay Russo

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Wellesley Asset Management, Inc., Investment Related, Wellesley, MA, Began 01/01/2017; Sales to Financial Professionals, Executive Director, Oversee institutional sales; 160 hours per month with 120 hours during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 8, 2015 - Present

WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 100 Market Street Suite 203, Portsmouth, NH 03801
RIA
CRD#: 116176
Portsmouth, NH
Current

January 3, 2017 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 100 Market St. Suite 203, Portsmouth, NH 03801
BD
CRD#: 46106
Portsmouth, NH
Past

May 26, 2015 - December 31, 2016

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

September 20, 2000 - March 6, 2015

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

August 12, 1998 - September 20, 2000

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 13, 1998 - May 27, 1998

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 15, 1997 - November 11, 1997

DETWILER FENTON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1794
BOSTON, MA

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".
WA
WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | WELLESLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 116176 / SEC#: 801-61288

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2002 Approved)

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
Alabama
(1/4/2017)
RR
Alaska
(1/4/2017)
RR
Arizona
(1/4/2017)
RR
Arkansas
(1/4/2017)
RR
California
(1/4/2017)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2017)
RR
Connecticut
(1/4/2017)
RR
Delaware
(1/4/2017)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/4/2017)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2017)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2017)
RR
Hawaii
(1/4/2017)
RR
Idaho
(1/4/2017)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2017)
RR
Indiana
(1/4/2017)
RR
Iowa
(1/4/2017)
RR
Kansas
(1/4/2017)
RR
Kentucky
(1/4/2017)
RR
Louisiana
(1/4/2017)
RR
Maine
(1/4/2017)
RR
Maryland
(1/4/2017)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/8/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2017)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2017)
RR
Minnesota
(1/4/2017)
RR
Mississippi
(1/4/2017)
RR
Missouri
(1/4/2017)
RR
Montana
(1/4/2017)
RR
Nebraska
(1/4/2017)
RR
Nevada
(1/4/2017)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/4/2017)
IAR
New Hampshire
(2/3/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/4/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(1/4/2017)
RR
New York
(1/4/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(1/4/2017)
RR
North Dakota
(1/4/2017)
RR
Ohio
(1/4/2017)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/4/2017)
RR
Oregon
(1/4/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2017)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/18/2017)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/4/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(1/4/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(7/18/2017)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2017)
RR
Utah
(1/4/2017)
RR
Vermont
(1/4/2017)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2017)
RR
Washington
(1/4/2017)
RR
West Virginia
(1/4/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2017)
RR
Wyoming
(1/4/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/18/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WA
WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | WELLESLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 116176 / SEC#: 801-61288

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2002 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Market Street Suite 203, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 416-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WAM ADV 2A REFERRED CLIENTS (10/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,478
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,063,684,848

Red Flags


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Company Information


WELLESLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 116176Portsmouth, NH 03801

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