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Brian F. Lessig
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 4027441
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Professional summary
Brian Francis Lessig is a registered financial professional currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in New York, New York.
Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Brian has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 29, 2018 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 437 Madison Avenue - Suite 2701, New York, NY 10022RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
New York, NY
Past
January 7, 2014 - October 25, 2018
EASTRIDGE CAPITAL, LP
BD
CRD#: 165579
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 6, 2011 - January 9, 2012
POTOMAC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 39800
MIDDLETOWN, MD
Past
November 3, 1999 - April 29, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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.
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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
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Alabama(1/15/2024)
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Alaska(1/15/2024)
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Arizona(1/15/2024)
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Arkansas(1/15/2024)
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California(10/29/2018)
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Colorado(1/15/2024)
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Connecticut(1/15/2024)
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Delaware(1/15/2024)
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District of Columbia(1/15/2024)
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Florida(11/7/2018)
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Georgia(1/15/2024)
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Hawaii(1/15/2024)
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Idaho(1/15/2024)
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Illinois(1/15/2024)
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Indiana(1/15/2024)
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Iowa(1/15/2024)
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Kansas(1/15/2024)
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Kentucky(1/15/2024)
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Louisiana(1/15/2024)
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Maine(1/15/2024)
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Maryland(1/15/2024)
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Massachusetts(1/15/2024)
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Michigan(1/15/2024)
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Minnesota(1/15/2024)
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Mississippi(1/15/2024)
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Missouri(1/15/2024)
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Montana(1/15/2024)
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Nebraska(1/15/2024)
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Nevada(1/15/2024)
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New Hampshire(1/15/2024)
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New Jersey(1/15/2024)
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New Mexico(1/15/2024)
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New York(10/29/2018)
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North Carolina(1/15/2024)
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North Dakota(1/15/2024)
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Ohio(1/15/2024)
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Oklahoma(1/15/2024)
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Oregon(1/15/2024)
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Pennsylvania(1/15/2024)
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Puerto Rico(1/15/2024)
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Rhode Island(1/15/2024)
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South Carolina(1/15/2024)
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South Dakota(1/15/2024)
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Tennessee(1/15/2024)
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Texas(1/15/2024)
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Utah(1/15/2024)
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Vermont(1/15/2024)
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Virgin Islands(1/15/2024)
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Virginia(1/15/2024)
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Washington(1/15/2024)
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West Virginia(1/15/2024)
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Wisconsin(1/15/2024)
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Wyoming(1/15/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79TO
Date: 10/30/2020
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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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
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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