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Thomas J. Fanning

SPIRE SECURITIES
Mclean, VA 22102
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CRD#: 1155415
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Professional summary

Thomas Joseph Fanning, who also goes by Thomas J Fanning Sr., Thomas J Fanning, Thomas Joseph Fanning Sr., is a registered financial professional currently at SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC located in Mclean, Virginia.

Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Thomas J Fanning Sr. | Thomas J Fanning | Thomas Joseph Fanning Sr.

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 25, 2026 - Present

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
BD
CRD#: 144131
Mclean, VA
Past

February 27, 2013 - February 23, 2026

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
WOODBURY, NY
Past

August 22, 1991 - October 25, 2011

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
WOODBURY, NY
Past

November 29, 1983 - April 5, 1990

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
New York
(2/25/2026)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22
Date: 2/21/1984
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/28/1983
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

SS
SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC
SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 144131 / SEC#: , 8-67635

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

Main Address
7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 800, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone number
(703) 657-6075
Established
Virginia since 04/02/2007
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#
SPIRE INVESTMENT PTNERPARENT/HOLDING COMPANY
BLISK, DAVID LLOYDPRESIDENT
MALIK, FEISAL AHMED KHANCCO2115832
MILBURN, ROBERTFINOP2013040

Disclosures

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Arbitration1

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Company Information

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 144131Mclean, VA 22102

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