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Robert Lee

SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA
Jersey City, NJ 07311
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CRD#: 4757558
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Professional summary


Robert Lee, who also goes by Robert J Lee, Robert J. Lee, Robert Lee, is a registered financial professional currently at SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Robert has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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No

Aliases


Robert J Lee | Robert J. Lee | Robert Lee

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 13, 2023 - Present

SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

Office #1: Harborside Financial Center 2 200 Hudson Street, Suite 402, Jersey City, NJ 07311
BD
CRD#: 28602
Jersey City, NJ
Past

November 12, 2020 - February 23, 2022

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
Jersey City, NJ
Past

January 14, 2016 - November 2, 2020

BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2015 - January 19, 2016

SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 104474
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

June 20, 2012 - October 4, 2013

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

June 14, 2010 - October 4, 2013

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

May 2, 2008 - May 25, 2010

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2008 - March 13, 2008

LIGHTSPEED TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35519
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005

E*TRADE CLEARING LLC

BD
CRD#: 25025
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 31, 2005 - March 13, 2008

LIGHTSPEED PROFESSIONAL TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 39293
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 2004 - October 26, 2005

GENESIS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46992
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 25, 2004 - November 16, 2004

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
BOLINGBROOK, IL

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
New York
(10/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/15/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/28/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.

Current Firm


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SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. | SUMITOMO BANK SECURITIES, INC. | SMBC SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 28602 / SEC#: , 8-43852

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
277 Park Avenue Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10172
Mailing Address
277 Park Avenue Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10172
Phone number
(212) 224-5300
Established
Delaware since 08/08/1990
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SMBC AMERICAS HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
ASHBY, SCOTT ALLENPRESIDENT, CEO, DIRECTOR, CO-HEAD OF COVERAGE & CAPITAL MARKETS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER2883181
DAVISON, RICHARD PATRICKDIRECTOR4890514
EISENBERG, RICHARD ALLANDEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CO-HEAD OF COVERAGE & CAPITAL MARKETS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER3118461
ISHIKAWA, TSUKASADEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER7948966
KAWARA, AKIHIRODEPUTY HEAD OF GLOBAL MARKETS, AMERICAS, DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD7471377
KEE, DAVIDDEPUTY PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER6238539
KIM, SANGJOONCHIEF RISK OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER2545295
KRANZ, AVERY HCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER2795963
NONAKA, MASAHITOHEAD OF GLOBAL MARKETS, AMERICAS, DEPUTY PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER7221513
OISHI, SHUMPEIDEPUTY PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER6100774
PIETRO, BRIANFINOP, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, DEPUTY CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER5323643
TUN, NATHANPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5551828

Disclosures


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Company Information


SMBC NIKKO SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 28602Jersey City, NJ 07311

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