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Bernard F. Russo
PRUCO SECURITIES.
NEWARK, NJ 07102
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CRD#: 2968853
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Professional summary
Bernard Frank Russo, who also goes by Ben Frank Russo, is a registered financial professional currently at PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. located in Newark, New Jersey.
Bernard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Bernard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 99TO and Series 27 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Ben Frank Russo
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 31, 1999 - Present
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
Office #1: 213 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102RIA
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
October 26, 2004 - December 2, 2008
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC
BD
CRD#: 21570
NEWARK, NJ
Past
May 7, 1998 - May 23, 2003
PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SOLE MEMBER | |
| DEPEW, SCOTT EMORY | ELECTED MANAGER | 2820574 |
| FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAEL | PRESIDENT | 5483537 |
| FLORIO, KELLY NICOLE | ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER | 6446272 |
| FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAEL | ELECTED MANAGER | 6852155 |
| HYNES, PATRICK LIAM | CHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER | 2748918 |
| MCGRATH, SHANE THOMAS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4458909 |
| SMIT, ROBERT PHILIP | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2332366 |
| THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTEN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2821664 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 30 |
| Arbitration | 13 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2025 | ||
| 12/22/2023 | ||
| 12/22/2023 |
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