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David M. Murphy

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 1157428
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David Mark MurphyEQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

David Mark Murphy, who also goes by David M Murphy, is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. David has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Aliases

David M Murphy

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

July 24, 2026 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC
Past

August 24, 2020 - July 30, 2025

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

December 27, 2018 - August 31, 2020

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
WALTHAM, MA
Past

October 18, 2017 - October 2, 2018

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
ROCKY HILL, CT
Past

August 21, 2015 - August 1, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
TOWN AND COUNTRY, MO
Past

July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
TOWN AND COUNTRY, MO
Past

August 28, 2014 - July 9, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

May 7, 2014 - July 9, 2015

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 13, 2006 - October 31, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
WESTBORO, MA
Past

January 5, 1999 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
DANVERS, MA
Past

January 5, 1999 - October 31, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WESTBORO, MA
Past

November 14, 1997 - October 16, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 8, 1990 - November 7, 1997

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

July 2, 1990 - November 4, 1997

THE PAUL REVERE VARIABLE ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 647
WORCESTER, MA
Past

March 16, 1989 - December 31, 1989

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

March 6, 1987 - May 4, 1989

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
Past

February 13, 1984 - October 31, 1988

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
Past

October 25, 1983 - November 15, 1983

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(7/24/2026)
RR
Delaware
(7/24/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/24/2026)
RR
Maine
(7/24/2026)
RR
Maryland
(7/24/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/24/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/24/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(7/24/2026)
RR
New York
(7/24/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/24/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/24/2026)
RR
Vermont
(7/24/2026)
RR
Virginia
(7/24/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(7/24/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/27/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/22/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/11/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/24/1983
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 11/25/2014
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/1/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 11/22/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AXA PARTNERS, A BUSINESS UNIT OF AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900 / SEC#: , 8-42123

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

Main Address
8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 314-2137
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
LARUSSA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4728315
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900Charlotte, NC 28262

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