James J. Lee

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

New York, NY 10111

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CRD#: 4169782

Professional summary

James J Lee is a registered financial advisor currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in New York, New York and ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Ny, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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HMC Advisors LLC; Investment related; 416 West 51st Street, NY, NY 10019; Member of the LLC; 11/01/2024. 0 hours a month and 0 hours during trading hours. LLC created as an investment instrument.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 16, 2020 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111

RIA

CRD#: 291361

New York, NY

Current

February 16, 2024 - Present

ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 45 Rockefeller Plaza 5th Floor, Ny, NY, 10111

RIA

CRD#: 294197

NY, NY

Current

May 1, 2020 - Present

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111

RIA

CRD#: 291361

New York, NY

Past

December 4, 2015 - May 26, 2020

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 793

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 4, 2015 - May 26, 2020

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 17, 2012 - December 4, 2015

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

RIA

CRD#: 19714

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 17, 2012 - December 4, 2015

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

CRD#: 19714

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 1, 2009 - September 5, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

RED BANK, NJ

Past

June 1, 2009 - September 5, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

RED BANK, NJ

Past

July 3, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8209

RED BANK, NJ

Past

March 20, 2008 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

CRD#: 8209

RED BANK, NJ

Past

January 31, 2002 - April 2, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 2, 2002 - February 1, 2002

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

CRD#: 249

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 6, 2000 - January 2, 2002

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

CRD#: 3227

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 8, 2000 - September 21, 2000

SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.

CRD#: 26816

NEW YORK, NY

Past

May 23, 2000 - September 8, 2000

M.S. FARRELL & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 24232

SYOSSET, 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".

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)

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.

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

Alabama
(4/13/2022)

Arizona
(7/7/2023)

California
(5/1/2020)

Colorado
(5/1/2020)

Connecticut
(5/1/2020)

Delaware
(3/21/2023)

District of Columbia
(5/1/2020)

Florida
(5/1/2020)

Georgia
(5/1/2020)

Hawaii
(5/17/2024)

Illinois
(5/1/2020)

Maine
(5/1/2020)

Maryland
(5/1/2020)

Massachusetts
(5/1/2020)

Michigan
(5/1/2020)

Missouri
(5/1/2020)

Nevada
(5/1/2020)

New Jersey
(5/1/2020)

IAR

New Jersey
(2/20/2024)

IAR

New York
(3/22/2021)

New York
(3/21/2023)

North Carolina
(3/21/2023)

Ohio
(5/1/2020)

Oregon
(5/1/2020)

Pennsylvania
(5/1/2020)

Rhode Island
(5/1/2020)

South Carolina
(5/1/2020)

South Dakota
(6/27/2025)

Tennessee
(5/1/2020)

Texas
(5/1/2020)

IAR

Texas
(2/1/2021)

Utah
(5/1/2020)

Vermont
(5/1/2020)

Virgin Islands
(8/19/2021)

Virginia
(5/1/2020)

Washington
(5/1/2020)

Wyoming
(5/1/2020)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/2/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/30/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/22/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL ADV 2A BROCHURE (8.25.25) (8/25/2025)

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL WRAP FEE BROCHURE (8.25.25) (8/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
RFS OPCO LLC ("OPCO")	MEMBER
ALEXANDER, MARK DAVID	PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	2202934
DUPUY, CHRISTOPHER TREVOR	PRESIDENT & CEO	1749982
KOWALSKI, DEIRDRE PATTEN	PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER	1357509
MIRZA, RIZWAN MOHAMMAD	CCO	5080469
YANNOTTA, WILLIAM MICHAEL	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	5912733

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	76,628
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 70,030,224,514

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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James J. Lee

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James J Lee's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view James J Lee's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

SANDS BROTHERS & CO., LTD.

M.S. FARRELL & COMPANY, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/2/2008

Series 63

Date: 5/30/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/22/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC

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