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Linda S. Dolphin

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CRD#: 1198257
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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.

Linda Susan Dolphin, who also goes by Linda Dolphin Childs, was a registered financial professional .

Linda is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Linda had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Linda Dolphin Childs

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

January 7, 2008 - February 4, 2013

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 3, 2005 - January 8, 2008

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

July 21, 2003 - February 22, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 5, 2001 - July 21, 2003

RAMPART FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43294
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Past

September 25, 2000 - October 5, 2001

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 4, 1999 - September 21, 2000

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 30, 1994 - January 12, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 24, 1993 - September 23, 1994

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 10, 1992 - May 18, 1993

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

April 3, 1990 - March 17, 1992

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

October 27, 1988 - March 12, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 1988 - March 12, 1990

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

January 2, 1988 - May 10, 1988

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Past

May 27, 1987 - October 11, 1988

HUTTOE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17461
Past

January 12, 1987 - March 12, 1990

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 6, 1983 - January 12, 1987

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Past

November 23, 1983 - January 2, 1988

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2682

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/11/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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

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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)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
DURSO, ALFRED JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2546771
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

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Company Information


EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900

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