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Massimo Castellano

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS
Philadelphia, PA 19112
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CRD#: 4160229
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Professional summary

Massimo Castellano is a registered financial professional currently at FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Massimo is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Massimo has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 10, 2021 - Present

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112
BD
CRD#: 145244
Philadelphia, PA
Past

February 19, 2020 - November 30, 2021

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

October 4, 2017 - June 28, 2019

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

March 1, 2006 - August 4, 2017

NATIXIS ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106800
Mill Valley, CA
Past

January 9, 2006 - August 4, 2017

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 8, 2004 - December 31, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 8, 2004 - January 11, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 2002 - April 12, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 1, 2001 - July 17, 2002

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

April 14, 2000 - April 17, 2001

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
California
(12/10/2021)
RR
Illinois
(8/11/2023)
RR
Nevada
(12/10/2021)
RR
New York
(8/20/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/10/2021)
RR
Texas
(8/20/2024)
RR
Washington
(8/20/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/29/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/8/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/4/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/16/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/13/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FI
FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | FS2 CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 145244 / SEC#: , 8-67718

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Mailing Address
201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Phone number
(215) 495-1150
Established
Delaware since 07/17/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, LPSOLE MEMBER OF FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
DETWILER, ELIZABETH CAMILLAGENERAL COUNSEL, PRINICIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4361137
GAGLIOTI, ENRICO SALVATOREPRESIDENT2649966
PAGNOTTA, CHRISTOPHER VINCENTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4418522
SCARPATI, GERARDFINOP/CFO, PFO2313132

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Company Information

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 145244Philadelphia, PA 19112

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