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Michael Ricciardi

BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS
Houston, TX 77056
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CRD#: 6125940
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Professional summary

Michael Ricciardi, who also goes by Michael F Ricciardi, is a registered financial advisor currently at BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Houston, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Michael F Ricciardi

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 14, 2026 - Present

BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Floor 10, Houston, TX 77056
RIA
CRD#: 327326
Houston, TX
Past

October 1, 2021 - January 7, 2026

VECTORGLOBAL IAG, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147129
Houston, TX
Past

October 1, 2021 - January 7, 2026

VECTORGLOBAL WMG

BD
CRD#: 32396
MIAMI, FL
Past

March 12, 2019 - October 5, 2021

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 11, 2019 - October 5, 2021

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 7, 2013 - October 22, 2018

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
JALISCO,
Past

November 29, 2012 - October 22, 2018

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 327326 / SEC#: 801-129582

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2024 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(1/14/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/6/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/10/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/28/2012
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

BG
BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 327326 / SEC#: 801-129582

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2024 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
501 Brickell Key Drive Suite 601, Miami, FL 33131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(305) 205-7752
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
57

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BBVA GWA ADV 2A APPENDIX WRAP FEE PROGRAM (11/26/2025)
BBVA GWA ADV 2A (11/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts665
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,208,850,630

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Company Information

BBVA GLOBAL WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 327326Houston, TX 77056

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