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Thomas M. Scheffner

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CRD#: 1106100
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Thomas Michael Scheffner was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Thomas had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 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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None

Experience


Past

September 24, 1999 - June 3, 2002

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 3, 1999 - February 6, 2013

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

October 29, 1996 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 1994 - May 7, 1996

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

June 24, 1993 - December 23, 1994

PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 15647
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 24, 1983 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

March 24, 1983 - August 3, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

March 24, 1983 - September 10, 1987

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GI
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
GLICOA ASSOCIATES, INC. | GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC | GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 6635 / SEC#: 801-9654, 8-14108

BD
Terminated by SEC on 05/31/2015
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 12/17/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAOWNER
BESSEL, MICHAEL JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISER2963742
CEFOLE, MICHAEL BPRESIDENT & LLC MANAGER2720073
FERIK, MICHAEL NICHOLASLLC MANAGER4994941
POTTER, RICHARD THOMAS JRSR. VICE PRESIDENT & COUNSEL1469205
SENKER, LINDA ELLENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER1980001
SHALLOW, KURT JOSEPHV.P., RISK PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION1650106
SORELL, THOMAS GEORGECHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER1020936
SULLIVAN, DONALD PAUL JRLLC MANAGER1022281
WALTER, JOHN H.SR. VP & CONTROLLER2358945

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration2

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Company Information


GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

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