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Michael P. Brennan

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC
Denver, CO 80206
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CRD#: 1673649
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Professional summary


Michael Paris Brennan, who also goes by Michael P Brennan, Michael Paris Brennan, is a registered financial professional currently at JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC located in Denver, Colorado.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 3 and Series 25 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael P Brennan | Michael Paris Brennan

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 13, 2026 - Present

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

Office #1: 151 Detroit Street, Denver, CO 80206
BD
CRD#: 28832
Denver, CO
Past

February 7, 2022 - July 7, 2023

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 21, 2018 - February 2, 2022

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 36451
Parker, CO
Past

August 21, 2018 - February 2, 2022

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 29, 2013 - March 29, 2016

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

May 16, 2013 - June 8, 2018

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

November 23, 2011 - October 8, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 2011 - October 8, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 3, 2009 - January 13, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 13, 2006 - March 12, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

January 20, 2006 - April 20, 2006

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 24795
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

September 23, 2005 - October 3, 2005

NOBLE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15768
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

August 6, 2004 - January 24, 2005

MND PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 131833
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 12, 2004 - August 6, 2004

CATANIA, NEIL MICHAEL

BD
CRD#: 131133
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 25, 2004 - January 24, 2005

Z&Z SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44377
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 2003 - March 30, 2004

VDM INSTITUTIONAL BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39022
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 5, 1998 - April 1, 2003

COMMERZ MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 41957
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 1996 - February 2, 1998

NATWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18238
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 1, 1994 - January 16, 1996

COWEN EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 35693
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 1987 - January 1, 1994

EXECUTION SERVICES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7570
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1987 - September 18, 1987

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209

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
Colorado
(1/14/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(1/16/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/20/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/16/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 25
Date: 9/2/2003
NYSE Trading Assistant Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JH
JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC
JANUS DISTRIBUTORS LLC | JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC | JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS | JANUS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 28832 / SEC#: , 8-43810

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


Main Address
151 Detroit Street, Denver, CO 80206-4923
Mailing Address
151 Detroit Street, Denver, CO 80206-4923
Phone number
(303) 333-3863
Established
Delaware since 02/27/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JANUS HENDERSON INVESTORS US LLCMANAGING MEMBER
ANDERS, JOHANNA MARRIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION COMPLIANCE (US)2350087
CRAWFORD, BERG ASHTONCHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER7933828
FALCONER, PETER JOHNASSISTANT SECRETARY7218508
GRAUERHOLZ, STEPHANIE LYNNDEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL4696390
LACY, KARLENE JGLOBAL HEAD OF TAX5073113
MARIANI, KRISTIN BRETTHEAD OF COMPLIANCE, NORTH AMERICA2740967
ROSENBERG, MICHELLE ROSEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY4735608
ROSENFELD, KEVINHEAD OF PRIVACORE SALES2989217
SABA, STEVEN RICHARDFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5847576
SCHWEITZER, MICHAEL ALANPRESIDENT1940642
UTZ, KATHRYN BRETTONDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND N.A. HEAD OF SALES PRACTICE COMPLIANCE3100695

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Company Information


JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

CRD#: 28832Denver, CO 80206

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