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Giovanni A. Malatesta

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
Argyle, TX
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CRD#: 4577915
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Professional summary


Giovanni Antonio Malatesta, who also goes by Giovanni Malatesta, is a registered financial advisor currently at SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. located in Argyle, Texas and AURORA SECURITIES located in Argyle, Texas.

Giovanni is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Giovanni has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Giovanni Malatesta

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

February 13, 2025 - Present

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 144046
Argyle, TX
Current

February 5, 2025 - Present

AURORA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 46147
Argyle, TX
Past

April 11, 2020 - January 11, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
ARGYLE, TX
Past

April 6, 2020 - January 11, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ARGYLE, TX
Past

April 28, 2017 - December 24, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

April 28, 2017 - December 24, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

November 25, 2015 - April 28, 2017

PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110476
Fort Worth, TX
Past

November 24, 2015 - April 28, 2017

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 27060
FT. WORTH, TX
Past

December 6, 2012 - December 31, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

November 9, 2012 - December 31, 2014

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
SOUTHLAKE, TX
Past

December 23, 2011 - July 18, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
ROCKY HILL, CT
Past

July 6, 2006 - December 31, 2011

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 26, 2005 - December 31, 2011

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 21, 2004 - March 22, 2005

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
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".
SA
SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
1031 CONSULTING AND SERVICES GROUP | WITTENBERG INVESTMENTS, INC | TRANSCEND FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL FINANCIAL | TITAN WEALTH ADVISORS | THOMAS FINANCIAL | SON LIGHT INC. | SECURE MANAGEMENT | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. | RW BOWLIN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SOLUTIONS | RANGE FINANCIAL | PREMIER ESTATE PLANNERS | PACELINE FINANCIAL LLC | NUSTAR FINANCIAL | NEVILLE FINANCIAL GROUP | MURRAY, TYMKEW & ASSOCIATES, INC. | MONEY & INVESTMENT CONCEPTS | INFORM FINANCIAL | HORNYAK FINANCIAL GROUP | HARRISON FINANCIAL | GOLDSTEIN FINANCIAL | GLEN H. CHESTER & ASSOCIATES | FORTNER WEALTH SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS | CRESCENDO FINANCE | COUGHLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY

CRD#: 144046 / SEC#: 801-113954

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)

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
Texas
(2/13/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/6/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
1031 CONSULTING AND SERVICES GROUP | WITTENBERG INVESTMENTS, INC | TRANSCEND FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL FINANCIAL | TITAN WEALTH ADVISORS | THOMAS FINANCIAL | SON LIGHT INC. | SECURE MANAGEMENT | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. | RW BOWLIN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SOLUTIONS | RANGE FINANCIAL | PREMIER ESTATE PLANNERS | PACELINE FINANCIAL LLC | NUSTAR FINANCIAL | NEVILLE FINANCIAL GROUP | MURRAY, TYMKEW & ASSOCIATES, INC. | MONEY & INVESTMENT CONCEPTS | INFORM FINANCIAL | HORNYAK FINANCIAL GROUP | HARRISON FINANCIAL | GOLDSTEIN FINANCIAL | GLEN H. CHESTER & ASSOCIATES | FORTNER WEALTH SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS | CRESCENDO FINANCE | COUGHLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY

CRD#: 144046 / SEC#: 801-113954

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2565 West Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 414-1562
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (6/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 890,034,531

Red Flags


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Company Information


SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

CRD#: 144046Argyle, TX

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