Michael S. Ruzhansky
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CRD#: 2999653
Professional summary
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Michael S Ruzhansky, CFP® was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Past
May 8, 2020 - May 13, 2025
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
New York, NY
Past
May 7, 2020 - May 13, 2025
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
New York, NY
Past
February 27, 2018 - April 6, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
ROCHESTER, NY
Past
January 30, 2018 - April 6, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
ROCHESTER, NY
Past
August 17, 2016 - January 18, 2018
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
EDISON, NJ
Past
August 10, 2016 - January 18, 2018
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
EDISON, NJ
Past
February 11, 2015 - March 24, 2016
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 6, 2014 - January 20, 2015
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
PLAINSBORO, NJ
Past
September 29, 2014 - January 20, 2015
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
PLAINSBORO, NJ
Past
June 20, 2014 - October 7, 2014
PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BD
CRD#: 129052
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
February 23, 2010 - May 12, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past
June 1, 2009 - May 12, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past
August 27, 2007 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 19, 1998 - January 3, 2000
MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 37404
COHOES, 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".
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
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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
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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