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John K. Forst

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CRD#: 1371180
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Professional summary

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John Kelly Forst was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. John had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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

February 22, 2006 - October 29, 2018

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 16, 2005 - October 29, 2018

LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110391
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

April 20, 2000 - June 1, 2000

NEXBRIDGE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 45631
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 20, 2000 - June 1, 2000

CITADEL TRADING GROUP L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 24514
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 20, 2000 - June 1, 2000

ARAGON INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 37134
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 14, 1995 - February 13, 1997

ALLFIRST BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17531
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 4, 1992 - January 20, 1994

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 9, 1987 - January 31, 1994

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Past

November 11, 1986 - March 11, 1987

DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8665
Past

September 4, 1985 - January 31, 1994

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

June 18, 1985 - September 13, 1985

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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: 2/27/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/15/1985
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/27/1986
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC
LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC
LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC | LORD, ABBETT & CO.

CRD#: 530 / SEC#: , 8-216

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

Main Address
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302-4804
Mailing Address
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302-4804
Phone number
(888) 522-2388
Established
New York since 06/06/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLCMEMBER
PAONE, FRANCIS VINCENT IIICHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3135499
PEREIRA, ANTONIO NCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5662445
SHETH, KUNJANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4884218
STUZIN, RANDOLPH ARTHURCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER4645056

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Company Information

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

CRD#: 530

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