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Rafaela D. Gittens

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
New York, NY 10010
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CRD#: 5071621
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Professional summary


Rafaela Diaz Gittens, CFP®, who also goes by Rafaela Diaz, Rafaela Diaz Gittens, Rafaela Gittens, is a registered financial professional currently at NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC located in New York, New York.

Rafaela is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Rafaela has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rafaela Diaz | Rafaela Diaz Gittens | Rafaela Gittens

Other business activities


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PRESIDENT, PI KAPPA ALPHA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION "OMICRON CHAPTER", 1312 LAKE REST CIRCLE, MDIDLOTHIAN, , VIRGINIA, 23114, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NON-PROFIT, START ATE: 04/22/2022, HOURS PER MONTH: 0-5, HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0-5, PRESIDENT

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

Experience


Current

January 2, 2025 - Present

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010
BD
CRD#: 5167
New York, NY
Past

April 21, 2022 - December 3, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
New York, NY
Past

April 15, 2022 - December 3, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
New York, NY
Past

January 13, 2020 - September 9, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
MINEOLA, NY
Past

January 13, 2020 - September 9, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
MINEOLA, NY
Past

July 25, 2016 - November 4, 2019

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 2016 - November 4, 2019

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 10, 2010 - June 16, 2016

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 10, 2010 - June 16, 2016

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 2007 - November 13, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 2007 - November 13, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 2006 - May 15, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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RR
New York
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/24/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NS
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
NEW YORK LIFE SECURITIES CORP. | NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC | NYLIFE SECURITIES INC. | NEW YORK LIFE VARIABLE CONTRACTS CORPORATION

CRD#: 5167 / SEC#: , 8-15517

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


Main Address
51 Madison Ave. Room 713, New York, NY 10010
Mailing Address
51 Madison Avenue Room 713, New York, NY 10010
Phone number
(212) 576-7000
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NYLIFE LLC.SHAREHOLDER
BAGTAS, ANGELA CHENELECTED MANAGER8172856
BOCCIO, JOHN MICHAELCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT4600977
DUARTE, DEBORAH LYNNELECTED MANAGER6090278
ENGELBRECHTSEN, TOM DAHLCORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2908809
FEINBERG, AMARYA NMNELECTED MANAGER8162482
GARDNER, ROBERT MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6160318
HUANG, DYLAN WEIELECTED MANAGER AND CHAIRMAN6233208
LOFTUS, PATRICIA ELIZABETHCORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2156131
SCHWARTZ, RACHEL SABRINAVICE PRESIDENT AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL8170474
TILLOTSON, SANDRA GELECTED MANAGER7617600
ZAMAN, NABEEDVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6410914

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration7

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Company Information


NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 5167New York, NY 10010

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