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Rodolfo Paiva Bessa
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS
New York, NY 10036
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CRD#: 5202401
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Professional summary
Rodolfo Paiva Bessa, who also goes by Rodolfo Bessa, Rodolfo Paiva Bessa, Rodolfo Paivabessa, is a registered financial professional currently at EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in New York, New York.
Rodolfo is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Rodolfo has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Rodolfo Bessa | Rodolfo Paiva Bessa | Rodolfo Paivabessa
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 17, 2025 - Present
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Office #1: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036BD
CRD#: 37731
New York, NY
Past
September 22, 2023 - June 2, 2025
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 41791
Miami, FL
Past
May 18, 2018 - April 25, 2023
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
MIAMI, FL
Past
May 17, 2018 - April 25, 2023
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
MIAMI, FL
Past
May 17, 2018 - April 25, 2023
CITI PRIVATE ALTERNATIVES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 153777
Miami, FL
Past
February 21, 2017 - May 17, 2018
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
RIA
CRD#: 19585
MIAMI, FL
Past
January 17, 2017 - May 17, 2018
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
BD
CRD#: 19585
MIAMI, FL
Past
October 7, 2008 - March 13, 2009
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
BD
CRD#: 19585
MIAMI, FL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(6/17/2025)
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Alaska(6/17/2025)
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Arizona(6/17/2025)
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Arkansas(6/17/2025)
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California(6/17/2025)
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Colorado(6/17/2025)
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Connecticut(6/17/2025)
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Delaware(6/17/2025)
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District of Columbia(6/17/2025)
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Florida(6/17/2025)
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Georgia(6/17/2025)
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Hawaii(6/17/2025)
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Idaho(6/17/2025)
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Illinois(6/17/2025)
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Indiana(6/17/2025)
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Iowa(6/17/2025)
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Kansas(6/17/2025)
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Kentucky(6/17/2025)
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Louisiana(6/17/2025)
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Maine(6/17/2025)
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Maryland(6/17/2025)
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Massachusetts(6/17/2025)
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Michigan(6/17/2025)
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Minnesota(6/17/2025)
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Mississippi(6/17/2025)
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Missouri(6/17/2025)
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Montana(6/17/2025)
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Nebraska(6/17/2025)
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Nevada(6/17/2025)
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New Hampshire(6/17/2025)
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New Jersey(6/17/2025)
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New Mexico(6/17/2025)
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New York(6/17/2025)
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North Carolina(6/17/2025)
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North Dakota(6/17/2025)
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Ohio(6/17/2025)
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Oklahoma(6/17/2025)
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Oregon(6/17/2025)
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Pennsylvania(6/17/2025)
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Puerto Rico(6/17/2025)
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Rhode Island(6/17/2025)
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South Carolina(6/17/2025)
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South Dakota(6/17/2025)
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Tennessee(6/17/2025)
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Texas(6/17/2025)
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Utah(6/17/2025)
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Vermont(6/17/2025)
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Virgin Islands(6/17/2025)
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Virginia(6/17/2025)
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Washington(6/17/2025)
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West Virginia(6/17/2025)
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Wisconsin(6/17/2025)
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Wyoming(6/17/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
EV
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | EV DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
CRD#: 37731 / SEC#: , 8-47939
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
1300 Thames Street C/o Shared Services Compliance - Registration, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(617) 482-8260
Established
Massachusetts since 07/15/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | SHAREHOLDER | |
| FAHEY, LAWRENCE LOUIS | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2097212 |
| FAMIGLIETTI, FRANK J | DIRECTOR | 2702269 |
| KASETA, LYNN M | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6451373 |
| KUSH, ANTHONY N | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL OFFICER | 7463692 |
| LEFEVRE, BENJAMIN WILLIAM | TEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL | 2261749 |
| LEIMENSTOLL, ANDREW JOHN | DIRECTOR | 4640636 |
| MICHAUD, DAVID ANDREW | DIRECTOR | 2730645 |
| WITKOS, MATTHEW JOSEPH | PRESIDENT, CEO, AND DIRECTOR | 2034689 |
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