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Carla D. Griffin

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CRD#: 1109332
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Carla Diane Griffin, who also goes by Carla D Griffin, Carla Griffin Poston, was a registered financial professional .

Carla is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Carla had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Carla D Griffin | Carla Griffin Poston

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

November 10, 2015 - September 9, 2021

VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106982
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

November 10, 2015 - December 9, 2016

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 12, 2013 - October 6, 2015

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

March 28, 2012 - January 16, 2013

STADION MONEY MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112608
WATKINSVILLE, GA
Past

March 18, 2010 - March 8, 2012

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 611
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 9, 2010 - January 7, 2013

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past

June 25, 2009 - December 16, 2009

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 19, 2009 - December 16, 2009

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 19, 2009 - December 16, 2009

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 31, 2006 - July 31, 2007

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 231
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 29, 2006 - July 31, 2007

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 29, 2003 - March 21, 2006

DWS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AMERICAS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 104518
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 28, 2003 - March 21, 2006

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 17, 1999 - April 2, 2003

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1995 - February 24, 1999

SECURITY DISTRIBUTORS

BD
CRD#: 3336
TOPEKA, KS
Past

January 16, 1991 - August 18, 1994

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 22, 1988 - November 27, 1990

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
VI
VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106982 / SEC#: 801-5995

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/1969 Approved)

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: 8/31/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VI
VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
PHOENIX INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 106982 / SEC#: 801-5995

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/1969 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Plaza 26th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 248-7971
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts105
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 53,982,609,839

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Company Information


VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 106982

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