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Richard B. Lesser
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
New York, NY 10105
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CRD#: 5692033
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Professional summary
Richard Benjamin Lesser, who also goes by Rich B Lesser, Richard B Lesser, Richard Lesser, Richie B Lesser, is a registered financial professional currently at FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC located in New York, New York.
Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Richard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Rich B Lesser | Richard B Lesser | Richard Lesser | Richie B Lesser
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
April 11, 2025 - Present
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
Office #1: 1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY, 10105BD
CRD#: 324594
New York, NY
Past
March 2, 2023 - April 11, 2025
INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
BD
CRD#: 153563
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 31, 2022 - March 1, 2023
FORTRESS CAPITAL FORMATION LLC
BD
CRD#: 152385
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 18, 2012 - July 15, 2022
HASTINGS CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 142998
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 6, 2010 - March 28, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 24, 2010 - March 28, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 20, 2009 - September 28, 2009
SMITH ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43164
NEW YORK, NY
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(4/11/2025)
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Alaska(4/11/2025)
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Arizona(4/11/2025)
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Arkansas(4/11/2025)
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California(4/11/2025)
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Colorado(4/11/2025)
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Connecticut(4/11/2025)
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Delaware(4/11/2025)
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District of Columbia(4/11/2025)
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Florida(4/11/2025)
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Georgia(4/11/2025)
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Hawaii(4/11/2025)
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Idaho(4/11/2025)
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Illinois(4/11/2025)
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Indiana(4/11/2025)
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Iowa(4/11/2025)
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Kansas(4/11/2025)
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Kentucky(4/11/2025)
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Louisiana(4/11/2025)
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Maine(4/11/2025)
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Maryland(4/11/2025)
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Massachusetts(4/11/2025)
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Michigan(4/11/2025)
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Minnesota(4/11/2025)
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Mississippi(4/11/2025)
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Missouri(4/11/2025)
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Montana(4/11/2025)
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Nebraska(4/11/2025)
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Nevada(4/11/2025)
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New Hampshire(4/11/2025)
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New Jersey(4/11/2025)
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New Mexico(4/11/2025)
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New York(4/11/2025)
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North Carolina(4/11/2025)
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North Dakota(4/11/2025)
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Ohio(4/11/2025)
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Oklahoma(4/11/2025)
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Oregon(4/11/2025)
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Pennsylvania(4/11/2025)
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Puerto Rico(4/11/2025)
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Rhode Island(4/11/2025)
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South Carolina(4/11/2025)
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South Dakota(4/11/2025)
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Tennessee(4/11/2025)
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Texas(4/11/2025)
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Utah(4/11/2025)
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Vermont(4/11/2025)
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Virgin Islands(4/11/2025)
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Virginia(4/11/2025)
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Washington(4/11/2025)
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West Virginia(4/11/2025)
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Wisconsin(4/11/2025)
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Wyoming(4/11/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
FW
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
CRD#: 324594 / SEC#: , 8-71159
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 798-6100
Established
Delaware since 01/20/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORTRESS OPERATING ENTITY I L.P. | SOLE MANAGING MEMBER | |
| BASS, DANIEL NEAL | MANAGER (NON-MANAGEMENT), BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4747757 |
| BOBKER, ADAM JASON | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 4525099 |
| BROOKS, DAVID NICHOLS | MANAGER (NON-MANAGEMENT), BOARD OF MANAGERS | 5314938 |
| FISHMAN, ROBERT ADAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 7093592 |
| RIORDAN, TIFFANY | FINOP, PFO, POO, CFO | 6313437 |
| WILSON, NILS | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2566066 |
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