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Tipu Chughtai

RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.
Montreal, H3B 4W5
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CRD#: 7509604
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Professional summary


Tipu Chughtai is a registered financial advisor currently at RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD. .

Tipu is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Tipu has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1)Raymond James Ltd ("RJL"), a registered investment dealer with IIROC, is the Canadian affiliate and parent company of Raymond James ( USA) Ltd. The business is investment related. Tipu Chughtai is located at 1000, rue de la Gauchetiere Ouest, Bureau 2600 Montreal Quebec Canada H3B 4W5 and has been employed since feb.24 2017 . He is a full time employee and his title with RJL is "Investment Advisor". He devotes 160 hours a month to his business during business and trading hours. His job duties include sales. 2)RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD ("RJFP") IS THE INSURANCE AND ESTATE PLANNING DIVISION OF RAYMOND JAMES LTD. RJFP DEALS WITH INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, WEALTH MANAGEMENT, TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY. Tipu Chughtai is located at 1000, rue de la Gauchetiere Ouest, Bureau 2600 Montreal Quebec Canada H3B 4W5 AND HAS BEEN LICENSED WITH RJFP SINCE Feb 24 2017 . HE IS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE. HE DEVOTES __5 HOURS A MONTH TO THIS BUSINESS. HIS JOB DUTIES INCLUDE LIFE INSURANCE SALES .

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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

April 5, 2022 - Present

RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.

Office #1: 1000 De La Gauchetiere West Suite 2600, Montreal, H3B 4W5
RIA
BD
CRD#: 25853
Montreal,

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".
RJ
RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.
GOEPEL MCDERMID (USA) INC. | RAYMOND JAMES LTD (USA), INC. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD | GOEPEL, SHIELDS & PARTNERS USA, INC.

CRD#: 25853 / SEC#: 801-72137, 8-42071

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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.

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IAR
California
(4/5/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/5/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


RJ
RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.
GOEPEL MCDERMID (USA) INC. | RAYMOND JAMES LTD (USA), INC. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD. | RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD | GOEPEL, SHIELDS & PARTNERS USA, INC.

CRD#: 25853 / SEC#: 801-72137, 8-42071

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/10/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
925 West Georgia Street - 2100, Vancouver, V6C3L2
Mailing Address
925 West Georgia Street - 2100, Vancouver, B.c., V6C 3L2
Phone number
(604) 659-8200
Established
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
175

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RJLU WRAP ADV PART2A 2026 (12/8/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAYMOND JAMES LTD.OWNER
AYYUB, HARRISSR. MANAGER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (ACTING)7789868
BALEZENTIS, PATRICIADIRECTOR2262711
BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPHDIRECTOR2690394
BOYLE, SEAN PATRICKDIRECTOR5517025
LIM, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6090679
MARCUS, STEVEN ROBERTDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2820004
SERBANOS, EFSTRATIOS MICHAELGENERAL COUNSEL2267667

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,869
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,991,381,912

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


RAYMOND JAMES (USA) LTD.

CRD#: 25853Montreal, H3B 4W5

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