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Nickolas J Ballas

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC
·CRD# 1319931·41 years experience

Professional Summary

Nickolas J Ballas is a registered financial advisor currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nickolas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Nickolas has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 25900
BD
8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
April 21, 2022 - Present
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC·CRD# 21570
BD
Alpharetta, GA
March 24, 2020 - April 2, 2021
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
June 15, 2016 - March 31, 2020
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY·CRD# 107622
BD
Portland, ME
May 27, 2009 - October 30, 2015
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
July 19, 2004 - May 3, 2006
MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 4386
BD
New York, NY
July 9, 2001 - July 19, 2004
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
New York, NY
November 5, 1999 - July 27, 2001
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Springfield, MA
November 5, 1999 - July 27, 2001
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
March 4, 1999 - June 24, 1999
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
March 4, 1999 - June 24, 1999
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 14035
BD
Bethesda, MD
March 22, 1996 - December 16, 1998
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 14035
BD
January 17, 1996 - December 16, 1998
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 14646
BD
Cincinnati, OH
September 20, 1995 - January 24, 1996
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 14035
BD
Bethesda, MD
April 19, 1991 - April 11, 1995
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
December 11, 1984 - January 24, 1991
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
December 11, 1984 - January 24, 1991

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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)

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

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER—
CANNON, CHRISTIAN JAMESGENERAL COUNSEL2783948
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

Disclosures

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(1/14/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/22/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/25/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(4/22/2022)
RR
Puerto Rico
(2/4/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/27/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(4/25/2022)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2015About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1984About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
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