Rafael L. Mendoza

BLACK TORO LLC

Miami, FL 33131

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CRD#: 7977510

Professional summary

Rafael Leonardo Mendoza, who also goes by Rafael Mendoza, Rafael Leonardo Mendoza De La Torre, Rafael Mendoza De La Torre, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLACK TORO LLC located in Miami, Florida.

Rafael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Rafael has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Rafael Mendoza | Rafael Leonardo Mendoza De La Torre | Rafael Mendoza De La Torre

Other business activities

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ZOOLO VENTURES LLC. is a consulting firm that I have with my wife. We provide business consulting services. My role in the firm is as a consultant, we started this company July 2023, the amount of hours I spent a month varies, where most of the months has been zero to maybe 10 hours a month. It it worth mentioning that those few hours spent were out of trading/working hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Current

October 10, 2024 - Present

BLACK TORO LLC

Office #1: 600 Brickell Avenue Suite 1775, Miami, FL 33131

RIA

CRD#: 315289

Miami, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BLACK TORO LLC

CRD#: 315289 / SEC#: 801-128015

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2023 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Florida
(10/10/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

BLACK TORO LLC

CRD#: 315289 / SEC#: 801-128015

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/19/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

600 Brickell Avenue Suite 1775, Miami, FL 33131

Mailing Address

Phone number

(786) 753-7009

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A AND 2B BLACK TORO LLC (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	35
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 276,710,783

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

BLACK TORO LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BLACK TORO LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/13/2024

Current Firm

BLACK TORO LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

BLACK TORO LLC

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