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Jose A. Santamaria

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES
New York, NY
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CRD#: 4396657
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Professional summary


Jose A Santamaria, who also goes by Jose Alfredo Santamaria, is a registered financial advisor currently at FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in New York, New York and FUNDAMENTAL SECURITIES located in Weston, Florida.

Jose is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Jose has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jose Alfredo Santamaria

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.
(1.) Fund@mental (App); Address: 8051 N Tamiami Trail. Suite E6. Sarasota, FL 34243; Nature of the business: Financial Technology Services; Title: Partner; Description: This is a wealth management informational platform and content repository owned by Platform FL, LLC; Since 04/2021; Investment Related: Yes; Number of hours per month during Non-Trading Hours: 2; Number of hours per month during Trading Hours: 0 (zero); Website: https://www.myfundamental.net/ (2.) Fundamental Investment Services LLC: Address: 207 West 110 Street, Apt 18, New York, NY 10026; Nature of business: Advisory Investment Services; Title: Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer: Description: This entity is in the process of becoming a registered Registered Investment Advisor; Since 03/2024; Investment Related: Yes, Number of hours per month during Non-Trading Hours: 40; Number of hours per month during Trading Hours: 40; Website: https://www.myfundamental.net/ (3.)Cachalote; Address: Address: 207 West 110 Street, Apt 18, New York, NY 10026; Nature of business: Holding Company; Title: Owner: Description: This entity is a holding company for tax purposes; Since 04/2022; Investment Related: No, Number of hours per month during Non-Trading Hours: 1; Number of hours per month during Trading Hours: 0 (4.) Fundamental Distribution Services : 181 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne FL, 33149; Nature of Business: Fund Distribution Company: Title: Partner Description: Fund distribution Company; Investment Related: No; Number of hours per month during Non-Trading Hours: 60: Number of hours per month during Trading Hours: 20; Website: https://www.myfundamental.net/

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 12, 2024 - Present

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 330232
New York, NY
Current

March 19, 2024 - Present

FUNDAMENTAL SECURITIES

Office #1: 1655 N. Commerce Parkway Suite 301, Weston, FL 33326
BD
CRD#: 322182
WESTON, FL
Past

October 6, 2023 - January 10, 2024

ZINK WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 319554
New York, NY
Past

February 13, 2015 - June 2, 2021

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 18, 2014 - June 2, 2021

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 16, 2011 - July 2, 2014

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 2008 - September 23, 2010

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 5, 2007 - October 1, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
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".
FI
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 330232 / SEC#: 801-129948

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Approved)

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
Florida
(8/14/2024)
IAR
New York
(6/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/31/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FI
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 330232 / SEC#: 801-129948

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
New York, NY
Mailing Address
Phone number
+1 (917) 495-9582
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES 2025 BROCHURE (2/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 38,368,062

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Company Information


FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 330232New York, NY

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