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Nicholas E. Raffin

THE RAFFIN GROUP LLC
LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022
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CRD#: 6430877
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Professional summary


Nicholas Ethan Raffin, CIMA®, who also goes by Nicholas E Raffin, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE RAFFIN GROUP LLC located in Los Altos Hills, California.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Nicholas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Nicholas E Raffin

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1.) Nicholas Ethan Raffin is an independent licensed insurance agent. 2.) Rowzzy; Position Title: Limited Partner; Advisor to President; Investment related: No; 389 Church Street, San Francisco CA 94114; Description of the business: Rowzzy is an A.i. startup located in San Francisco, California. Our principal technology - Natural Vision Understanding? (NVU?) - provides a personalized cross-platform Ai assistant.; 2019-04-01;I serve as an advisor and strategic partner to the company in matters pertaining to corporate governance, venture capital engagement, fundraising strategy, business development and human resources. ; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 5; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 10;

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Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

September 9, 2020 - Present

THE RAFFIN GROUP LLC

Office #1: 13468 Three Forks Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
RIA
CRD#: 310270
LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA
Past

March 21, 2016 - September 8, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 28, 2016 - September 8, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 13, 2015 - December 17, 2015

LAMPERT CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 103725
NEW YORK, NY

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
California
(9/9/2020)
IAR
Delaware
(10/16/2025)
IAR
Florida
(10/1/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/15/2021)
IAR
New York
(10/6/2021)
IAR
Texas
(2/17/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/17/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE RAFFIN GROUP LLC
THE RAFFIN GROUP LLC

CRD#: 310270 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2020 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/26/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2025 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2025 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/6/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Los Altos Hills, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 793-8639
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts129
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 28,750,662

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Company Information


THE RAFFIN GROUP LLC

CRD#: 310270Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

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