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James S. Palavras
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Milford, CT
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CRD#: 5255835
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Professional summary
James Steven Palavras, CFP®, who also goes by James Steven Palavras, James Palavras Mr, James Palavras, James S Palavras, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Milford, Connecticut.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
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Yes
Aliases
James Steven Palavras | James Palavras Mr | James Palavras | James S Palavras
Other business activities
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Name: J&R Kitchens, LLC dba Kitchen Tune-Up Position: Owner & Sole member of LLC Nature: An independently owned and operated franchise business that provides residential kitchen cabinet painting, refacing, and remodeling services. Investment Related: No Hours: 16 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 01/11/2021 Address: Home Address, MILFORD CT 06460, United States Description: An independently owned and operated franchise business that provides residential kitchen cabinet painting, refacing, and remodeling services.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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: 2009
Experience
Current
June 30, 2022 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: One Hamden Center 2319 Whitney Avenue, Suite 6a, Hamden, CT 06518RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Milford, CT
Current
July 1, 2022 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: One Hamden Center 2319 Whitney Avenue, Suite 6a, Hamden, CT 06518RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
HAMDEN, CT
Past
July 11, 2014 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
HAMDEN, CT
Past
July 11, 2014 - November 13, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
HAMDEN, CT
Past
March 2, 2010 - June 12, 2014
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past
January 23, 2007 - June 10, 2014
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES
CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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
IAR
Connecticut(6/30/2022)
RR
Connecticut(7/1/2022)
RR
Florida(7/1/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(7/1/2022)
RR
New York(7/1/2022)
RR
Rhode Island(7/1/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES
CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206
Mailing Address
8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Mail Stop Ssc/c2/08, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500
Phone number
(704) 988-3565
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,319
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | SOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT | |
| ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLET | PRESIDENT, CEO (INTERIM), CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER | 2756063 |
| BARNHILL, HELEN GWYN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2574877 |
| BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHN | ELECTED MANAGER | 1807977 |
| HEASLIP, DEREK JAMES | ELECTED MANAGER | 6318596 |
| INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER | 5040823 |
| LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERT | ELECTED MANAGER | 1687894 |
| MANGANO, JENNIFER LYNN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7659359 |
| MUKHERJEE, NILADRI | ELECTED MANAGER | 5227234 |
| SARAVANAN, SHANKAR | VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER | 7789140 |
| STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENE | ELECTED MANAGER | 4627958 |
| WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER | 4324014 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 72,807 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 34,343,329,152 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2023 | ||
| 03/21/2023 |
Red Flags
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