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Buffy A. Leonard
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
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CRD#: 4028003
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Professional summary
Buffy Armstrong Leonard, who also goes by Buffy Melissa Armstrong, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Saratoga Springs, New York and ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in Albany, New York.
Buffy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Buffy has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Buffy Melissa Armstrong
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
January 31, 2025 - Present
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 321 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866RIA
CRD#: 294197
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Current
January 31, 2025 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 187 Wolf Road Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205Office #2: 321 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Albany, NY
Current
January 31, 2025 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 187 Wolf Road Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205Office #2: 321 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
Albany, NY
Past
April 29, 2024 - February 24, 2025
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 463
ALBANY, NY
Past
December 13, 2005 - February 24, 2025
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
BD
CRD#: 463
ALBANY, NY
Past
September 9, 2002 - December 17, 2003
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 23, 2000 - September 4, 2002
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 28, 2000 - October 19, 2000
COWEN AND COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 7616
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
Alabama(1/31/2025)
RR
Arkansas(1/31/2025)
RR
California(1/31/2025)
RR
Colorado(1/31/2025)
RR
Connecticut(1/31/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(1/31/2025)
RR
Florida(1/31/2025)
RR
Georgia(1/31/2025)
RR
Illinois(1/31/2025)
RR
Louisiana(1/31/2025)
RR
Maine(1/31/2025)
RR
Maryland(1/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(1/31/2025)
RR
Michigan(1/31/2025)
RR
Minnesota(1/31/2025)
RR
Missouri(1/31/2025)
RR
Montana(1/31/2025)
RR
Nebraska(1/31/2025)
RR
Nevada(1/31/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(1/31/2025)
RR
New York(1/31/2025)
IAR
New York(1/31/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/31/2025)
RR
Ohio(1/31/2025)
RR
Oregon(1/31/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/31/2025)
RR
South Carolina(1/31/2025)
RR
Tennessee(1/31/2025)
RR
Texas(1/31/2025)
IAR
Texas(1/31/2025)
RR
Vermont(1/31/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/31/2025)
RR
Washington(1/31/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(1/31/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
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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