Alexander J. Messer

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

New York, NY 10018

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CRD#: 6791630

Professional summary

Alexander John Messer is a registered financial advisor currently at RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in New York, New York.

Alexander is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Alexander has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 16, 2021 - Present

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 24 West 40th Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018

RIA

CRD#: 168652

New York, NY

Past

October 14, 2019 - June 10, 2021

MD FINANCIAL ADVISORS / VESTMENT FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 168771

CHANHASSEN, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC | RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RITHOLTZ & CO. | LIFTOFF | GOOD ADVICE

CRD#: 168652 / SEC#: 801-78479

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2013 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

New York
(6/16/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/14/2019

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC | RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RITHOLTZ & CO. | LIFTOFF | GOOD ADVICE

CRD#: 168652 / SEC#: 801-78479

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2013 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

24 West 40th Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Mailing Address

Phone number

(212) 625-1200

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	11,801
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,459,181,176

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
05/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
04/10/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Alexander J. Messer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Alexander John Messer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

MD FINANCIAL ADVISORS / VESTMENT FINANCIAL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/14/2019

Current Firm

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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