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James Anthony Distasi

Investment Adviser Representative at Retirable

New York, NYCRD #7049854Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
6 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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James Anthony DiStasi is an investment adviser representative with Retirable in New York, NY, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2020 and were previously registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in New York.

Office

900 Broadway, Suite 808
New York, NY 10003

Advisors at this office: 11

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New York

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 5/27/2022
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 2/4/2019
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/3/2022
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 1/23/2019
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 12/19/2018

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

RetirableCurrent
8/30/2024 – New York, NY
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
6/2/2022 – 10/5/2023Freehold, NJ

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
    Nov 2018 – Feb 2022Freehold, NJ
  2. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Oct 2018 – Feb 2022Freehold, NJ
  3. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    May 2017 – Oct 2018Freehold, NJ
  4. Major Incorporated
    Aug 2016 – May 2017Edison, NJ
  5. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Feb 2022 – Oct 2023Shrewsbury, NJ
  6. Bank of America, N.A.
    Feb 2022 – Oct 2023Shrewsbury, NJ
  7. Retirable
    Aug 2024 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
  8. Unemployed
    Oct 2023 – Aug 2024Morganville, NJ

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Retirable

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net Worth

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
13
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
New York, NY
SEC file number:
801-118535

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Form ADV data as of March 23, 2026

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12 other advisors in the directory

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