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Brian J. Higgins

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CRD#: 1023182
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Professional summary


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Brian Joseph Higgins was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Brian had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 62, SIE and Series 55 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

July 28, 2008 - October 28, 2022

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146230
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 29, 2002 - October 2, 2007

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

February 16, 2000 - October 1, 2001

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

June 14, 1993 - January 7, 2000

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 21, 1990 - June 22, 1993

RUTHERFORD, BROWN & CATHERWOOD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10306
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 7, 1986 - May 23, 1990

W.H. NEWBOLD'S SON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7575
Past

March 3, 1983 - January 7, 1986

BOENNING & SCATTERGOOD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 100

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: 8/18/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/2/2023
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/17/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Current Firm


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ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230 / SEC#: , 8-67799

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 405-5700
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ABRDN, INC.SOLE MEMBER
DUNN, STEVEN BOYDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2203356
HETTEL, KENDRA ANNACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6164999
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP2503352

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Company Information


ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230

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