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Louis J. Ciavarella
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO.
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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CRD#: 5283039
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Professional summary
Louis Joseph Ciavarella is a registered financial advisor currently at R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Louis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Registered Life and Health Insurance agent in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and South Carolina licensed as a sole proprietor. Advising clients on non-investment related Medicare, Health and Disability Insurance products. Starting July 1, 2016; spending approximately 10 hours a week during non securities trading hours. Presenting, applying and delivering insurance policies to individual clients.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 25, 2016 - Present
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
Office #1: 225 Wilmington West Chester Pike Suite 200, Chadds Ford, PA 19317RIA
BD
CRD#: 2498
Chadds Ford, PA
Current
October 21, 2015 - Present
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
Office #1: 225 Wilmington West Chester Pike Suite 200, Chadds Ford, PA 19317RIA
BD
CRD#: 2498
Chadds Ford, PA
Past
February 6, 2012 - February 26, 2016
FULCRUM ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 131777
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
February 3, 2012 - February 26, 2016
FULCRUM SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 140084
RADNOR, PA
Past
June 1, 2009 - February 8, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
BERWYN, PA
Past
June 1, 2009 - February 8, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
BERWYN, PA
Past
April 17, 2008 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
BERWYN, PA
Past
March 7, 2007 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
BERWYN, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)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
RR
Florida(2/15/2023)
RR
New York(1/6/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/26/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/1/2016)
RR
South Carolina(3/11/2016)
RR
Virginia(3/7/2016)
IAR
Virginia(4/1/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
40 Wall Street 36th Floor Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
40 Wall Street Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 293-9090
Established
New York since 05/21/1976
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
80
SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 175 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 153,036,482 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Red Flags
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