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Christopher J. Harlin

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 1833786
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Professional summary


Christopher John Harlin, who also goes by Chris Harlin, is a registered financial professional currently at GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Harlin

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

February 16, 2024 - Present

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 227 West Monroe Street 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39805
Chicago, IL
Past

July 28, 2015 - October 11, 2023

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 24, 2011 - April 2, 2015

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 28, 2008 - February 27, 2009

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 14, 1998 - May 8, 2006

LYNCH, JONES & RYAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 3198
ADDISON, TX
Past

January 6, 1996 - January 8, 1998

CAPIS

BD
CRD#: 7551
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 14, 1994 - December 7, 1995

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 29, 1988 - July 15, 1994

AUTRANET, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8192
JERSEY CITY, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CLAYMORE SECURITIES, INC. | RANSON & ASSOCIATES INC. | GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | GUGGENHEIM

CRD#: 39805 / SEC#: 801-54810, 8-48842

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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.

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Georgia
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Iowa
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(3/4/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/3/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CLAYMORE SECURITIES, INC. | RANSON & ASSOCIATES INC. | GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | GUGGENHEIM

CRD#: 39805 / SEC#: 801-54810, 8-48842

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
227 West Monroe Street 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
702 King Farm Blvd Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone number
(312) 357-0287
Established
Delaware since 11/09/1995
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
250

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GUGGENHEIM FUNDS SERVICES, LLCMEMBER
CHAN, YINGFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4956885
COGLIANDRO, DOMINICK NMNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST BUSINESS1490945
DILORENZO, DINA MARIEPRESIDENT OF THE BROKER DEALER, GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC2664787
LEE, AMY JOGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY, AND SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR1161869
METZGER, DENNIS RYANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4888899
MILLER, ELISABETH ANNSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR4381813
PARISI, CHRISTOPHER VITOHEAD OF DISTRIBUTION, SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR2410528

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts279
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,850,185,742

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Company Information


GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 39805Chicago, IL 60606

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