AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
RV

Russell J. Valdez

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 6848498
RV

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Russell James Valdez was a registered financial professional .

Russell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2018. Russell had worked at 1 firm .

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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) ENTITY/FUND: Suntex Address:17330 Preston Road, Suite 220A, Dallas, Texas 75252 Officers: Board member Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 4/6/2017 Hours: 8hrs/week (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Board Member 2) Entity: DB Aviator Holdings Address: 18851 NE 29th Avenue, Suite 518, Aventura, Florida 33180 Officers: Board member Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 3/25/2017 Hours: 4 hrs/week (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Board Member 3) Entity: Maritime Finance Corp Address: 31 Victoria Street, Hamilton, HM 10, Bermuda Officers: Board Member Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 7/1/2016 Hours: 3 hours/week (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Board Member 4) Entity: Stone Point Capital Address: 20 Horseneck Lane Greenwich, CT 06830 Officers: LPAC Committee Member for Fund VII Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 1/1/2017 Hours: 3 hours/week (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Oversee potential conflict related matters pertaining to the fund 5) Entity: Lantern Address: 300 Crescent Court, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75201 Officers: LPAC Member Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 5/1/2016 Hours: 2 hours/week (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Oversee potential conflict related matters pertaining to the fund 6) Entity: Centerbridge Address: 375 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10152 Officers: LPAC Member for Special Credit III Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 6/30/2016 Hours: 1 hour/month (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Oversee potential conflict related matters pertaining to the fund 7) Entity: Atalaya Address: 780 Third Avenue, 27th Floor New York, NY 10017 Officers:LPAC Member for Atalaya Fund on behalf of Dislocation Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 1/1/2015 Hours: 1 hour/quarter (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Oversee potential conflict related matters pertaining to the fund 8) Entity: Logix Communications Address: 1900 K Street, Suite 1130, Washington, DC 20006 Officers: Board Member Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 6/30/2016 Hours: 2 hours/week (during trading hours) Description of Duties: Board Member 9) Entity: Spartan Aviation 1 JVC Holdings Limited Address: 3700 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 530 Austin, TX 78746 Officers: Board Member Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 9/1/2017 Hours: 8 hours/week (During trading hours) Description of Duties: Board Member

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

January 2, 2018 - December 31, 2023

WAFRA INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108673
Austin, TX

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".
WI
WAFRA INC.
WAFRA INC. | WAFRA INVESTMENT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 108673 / SEC#: 801-23491

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/1985 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


Current Firm


WI
WAFRA INC.
WAFRA INC. | WAFRA INVESTMENT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 108673 / SEC#: 801-23491

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/1985 Approved)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154-0101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 759-3700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
154

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WAFRA INC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts106
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 27,588,222,003

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/14/2025
Cover Page
07/31/2024
01/30/2024

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


WAFRA INC.

CRD#: 108673

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Russell Valdez

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics