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John H. Anderson

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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CRD#: 1547376
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Professional summary


John Herman Anderson JR, who also goes by John Anderson, is a registered financial professional currently at AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 5 exams.

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No

Aliases


John Anderson

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 14, 2024 - Present

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

Office #1: 1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
BD
CRD#: 38383
Philadelphia, PA
Past

August 31, 2015 - April 18, 2019

BLAYLOCK VAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145317
OAKLAND, CA
Past

August 10, 2012 - August 22, 2012

CHEEVERS & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31312
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 23, 2008 - April 6, 2010

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 25, 2005 - June 8, 2007

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

December 23, 1996 - August 19, 1999

CONTIFINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11200
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 1987 - June 6, 1988

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585

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
California
(1/23/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/22/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/7/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/28/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/8/2008
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 8/1/1986
Interest Rate Options Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION | PHILADELPHIA FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PFG DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | LOMBARD INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383 / SEC#: , 8-48416

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


Main Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(484) 530-4800
Established
Delaware since 01/26/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
APPS BD, LLCSHAREHOLDER
BONNER, JOHN FRANCISDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY7983498
FISCHER, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR1191103
KLEIN, VIRGINIA ANNDIRECTOR2985970
SODERBERG, ALISON NICOLEPRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6824140

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Company Information


AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383Philadelphia, PA 19103

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