Tegest Asefa-brown
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC | Senior Client Associate
New York, NY 10111
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CRD#: 4924432
Professional summary
Tegest Asefa-brown, who also goes by Tegest Asefa, is a registered financial professional currently at ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC located in New York, New York.
Tegest is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Tegest has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Biography
Tegest "TJ" Asefa is a Client Associate with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. As a member of James Veneto's team, she provides administrative and account maintenance support for high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and entrepreneurs. TJ's responsibilities include onboarding procedures, executing trades, fund transfers, addressing inquiries and maintaining account records.
TJ graduated from Queens College with a BA in Economics. With 14 years of experience in financial services, she began her career in 2005 at Bear Stearns as a Client Associate and then moved to Morgan Stanley, where she sharpened her professional skills. TJ joined J.P. Morgan in 2017 and is an integral part of the team. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
TJ served in the Air force at the Air National Guard base in Newburgh, NY and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. She lives in New York and in her free time, enjoys yoga, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Tegest Asefa
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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NoneExperience
Current
January 17, 2025 - Present
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111RIA
BD
CRD#: 291361
New York, NY
Past
June 20, 2017 - January 19, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 1, 2009 - June 13, 2017
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 11, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 24, 2007 - April 16, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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RR
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California(1/17/2025)
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Connecticut(1/17/2025)
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Delaware(1/17/2025)
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District of Columbia(1/17/2025)
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Florida(1/17/2025)
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Illinois(1/17/2025)
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Iowa(1/17/2025)
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Maine(1/17/2025)
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Maryland(1/17/2025)
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Massachusetts(1/17/2025)
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Michigan(1/17/2025)
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Missouri(1/17/2025)
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Montana(1/17/2025)
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New Jersey(1/17/2025)
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New York(1/17/2025)
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North Carolina(1/17/2025)
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South Carolina(1/17/2025)
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Texas(1/17/2025)
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Virginia(1/17/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
ROCKEFELLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ROCKEFELLER GLOBAL FAMILY OFFICE | ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
CRD#: 291361 / SEC#: 801-114033, 8-70054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Mailing Address
45 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 5, New York, NY 10111
Phone number
(212) 549-5100
Established
Delaware since 10/20/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
824
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 76,628 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 70,030,224,514 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2025 | ||
| 08/26/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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Company Information
ROCKEFELLER FINANCIAL LLC
Senior Client AssociateCRD#: 291361New York, NY 10111TRUST BUT VERIFY
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