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Michael F. Nazzaretto

KA ASSOCIATES
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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CRD#: 4192701
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Professional summary


Michael F Nazzaretto, who also goes by Michael Nazzaretto, is a registered financial professional currently at KA ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


Michael Nazzaretto

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 21, 2024 - Present

KA ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
BD
CRD#: 32029
Los Angeles, CA
Past

June 1, 2023 - January 3, 2024

ORCHARD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133378
PLEASANT GROVE, UT
Past

February 3, 2022 - May 30, 2023

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109002
Verona, NJ
Past

July 20, 2020 - May 30, 2023

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
Stamford, CT
Past

December 19, 2013 - July 13, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY DISTRIBUTION, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30344
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 2010 - November 12, 2013

NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 23, 2006 - June 4, 2010

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 3, 2006 - June 4, 2010

VAN KAMPEN ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 104703
TENAFLY, NJ
Past

December 6, 2004 - December 20, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 13, 2004 - December 20, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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
(2/21/2024)
RR
New York
(2/21/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/1/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
KA ASSOCIATES, LLC
KA ASSOCIATES, INC. | KA ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 32029 / SEC#: , 8-45640

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


Main Address
2121 Avenue Of The Stars 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Mailing Address
2121 Avenue Of The Stars 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone number
(310) 282-7900
Established
Nevada since 05/10/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KAYNE, RICHARD ALANSHAREHOLDER
KAYNE ANDERSON CAPITAL ADVISORS LPSHAREHOLDER104536
O'NEIL, MICHAEL JOSEPH JRPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND SECRETARY6043576
STAPLETON, PAUL FRANCISFINOP, CFO, PFO, POO, AND TREASURER4848451

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Company Information


KA ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 32029Los Angeles, CA 90067

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