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Richard A. Giesen

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CRD#: 734851
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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.

Richard Allyn Giesen JR, who also goes by Rick Giesen Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Richard had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rick Giesen Jr

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

November 20, 2006 - December 17, 2015

ELESSAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137797
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 8, 2002 - June 19, 2003

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
PORTLAND, ME
Past

December 22, 1993 - April 18, 1995

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 15, 1993 - December 8, 1993

GE INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 32087
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 2, 1987 - April 2, 1991

LAZARD FRERES & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 2528
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 20, 1981 - August 23, 1984

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 5/9/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ELESSAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
ELESSAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 137797 / SEC#: 801-72284

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Contact information


Main Address
1111 Superior Avenue Suite 1310, Cleveland, OH 44114
Mailing Address
Phone number
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# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ELESSAR SMALL CAP VALUE ADV PART IIA & B - 3.31.15 (3/31/2015)

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Company Information


ELESSAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 137797

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