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James P. Acosta
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CRD#: 4440729
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Professional summary
James Patrick Acosta was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Prior to being barred, James had worked at 5 firms, which includes CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC., MORGAN STANLEY, RODMAN & RENSHAW LLC, LEERINK PARTNERS LLC, FULCRUM GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
September 25, 2013 - July 27, 2016
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 1, 2009 - September 27, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 15, 2005 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 8, 2004 - November 24, 2004
RODMAN & RENSHAW, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16415
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 26, 2004 - October 15, 2004
LEERINK PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 39011
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 7, 2001 - January 24, 2003
FULCRUM GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 104455
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION | TRAK FOR MUTUAL FUND AT NET ASSET VALUE | TRAK FOR CONSULTING GROUP CAPITAL MARKETS FUNDS | SSB COLLECTIVE FUNDS ASSET ALLOCATION SERVICE | SMITH BARNEY, HARRIS UPHAM & CO., INCORPORATED | SMITH BARNEY SHEARSON INC. | SMITH BARNEY INC. | SMITH BARNEY ASSET MANAGEMENT | SMITH BARNEY | SB ADVISOR | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY 401(K) ADVISOR PROGRAM | PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT GROUP | PEACHTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT | OFFSHORE TRAK | MYFI FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM | LINK ADVISORS FOR UPS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | GUIDED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | FIRST MADISON ADVISORS | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - UNAFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - AFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | DIVERSIFIED STRATEGIC PORTFOLIOS | DAVIS SKAGGS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CONSULTING AND EVALUATION SERVICES | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | CITIGROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT | CITI PRIVATE BANK | CITI PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CITI PERSONAL INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL | CITI INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CITI INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | CITI GLOBAL WEALTH AT WORK
CRD#: 7059 / SEC#: 801-3387, 8-8177
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/1964 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 7/29/2002
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION | TRAK FOR MUTUAL FUND AT NET ASSET VALUE | TRAK FOR CONSULTING GROUP CAPITAL MARKETS FUNDS | SSB COLLECTIVE FUNDS ASSET ALLOCATION SERVICE | SMITH BARNEY, HARRIS UPHAM & CO., INCORPORATED | SMITH BARNEY SHEARSON INC. | SMITH BARNEY INC. | SMITH BARNEY ASSET MANAGEMENT | SMITH BARNEY | SB ADVISOR | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY INC. | SALOMON SMITH BARNEY 401(K) ADVISOR PROGRAM | PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT GROUP | PEACHTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT | OFFSHORE TRAK | MYFI FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM | LINK ADVISORS FOR UPS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES | GUIDED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | FIRST MADISON ADVISORS | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - UNAFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | FIDUCIARY SERVICES - AFFILIATED MANAGER PROGRAM | DIVERSIFIED STRATEGIC PORTFOLIOS | DAVIS SKAGGS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CONSULTING AND EVALUATION SERVICES | CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. | CITIGROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT | CITI PRIVATE BANK | CITI PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CITI PERSONAL INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL | CITI INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CITI INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING | CITI GLOBAL WEALTH AT WORK
CRD#: 7059 / SEC#: 801-3387, 8-8177
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/1964 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
388 Greenwich Street Tower Building, New York, NY 10013
Mailing Address
Registration Department 540 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville, NY 14068
Phone number
(212) 816-6000
Established
New York since 10/15/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,903
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CITIGROUP FINANCIAL PRODUCTS INC. | 100% SHAREHOLDER | |
| BARRATT, CHRISTOPHER | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER (FINOP) | 5659131 |
| CHIRICO, JOHN A | DIRECTOR | 2916366 |
| CONWAY, JOHN JAMES | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (INTERIM) | 1584619 |
| DHOUIBI, STEPHANIE ANISSA | DIRECTOR | 7189271 |
| KLEIN, ROBERT FRANCIS | CO-GENERAL COUNSEL | 2937015 |
| MESHEL, ADAM REID | CO-GENERAL COUNSEL | 3101145 |
| PLATT, DANA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESSES | 6123347 |
| RICHARDSON, CYRUS BEGLEY III | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5284855 |
| VALDERRABANO, VALENTIN LUIS | DIRECTOR | 7588283 |
| VAROUS, DINA | DIRECTOR/CEO/PRESIDENT/CHAIRWOMAN | 5012034 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 56,879 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 46,870,946,575 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 587 |
| Civil Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 641 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2025 | ||
| 02/28/2024 | ||
| 01/27/2023 |
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