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Todd Allen Bitzer

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 1867370·38 years registered

Professional Summary

Todd Allen Bitzer, who also goes by Todd A Bitzer, Todd Bitzer, is a registered financial advisor currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois. Todd is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Todd has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 3, Series 7TO, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 30 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Todd A Bitzer, Todd Bitzer

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Years of Experience

38 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 109064
BD
155 N Wacker Suite 3660, Chicago, IL 60606
September 3, 2024 - Present

Past

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 840
BD
Boston, MA
July 14, 2022 - April 12, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY DISTRIBUTION, INC.Past·CRD# 30344
BD
Atlanta, GA
March 22, 2012 - August 6, 2013
JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLCPast·CRD# 28832
BD
Denver, CO
December 8, 2008 - December 19, 2011
AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 27314
BD
Stamford, CT
January 29, 2002 - December 15, 2008
SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.Past·CRD# 10690
BD
Oaks, PA
November 5, 1999 - June 20, 2001
ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLCPast·CRD# 25567
BD
New York, NY
November 21, 1994 - January 9, 1997
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 4452
BD
Newport Beach, CA
May 31, 1990 - November 21, 1994
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 833
BD
El Segundo, CA
December 8, 1988 - May 25, 1990

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Current Firm

FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: 8-53089
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403

Mailing Address

1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

Phone Number

(800) 632-2350

Established

Delaware since 12/01/2000

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

September

Firm Size

Large

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER—
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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
(1/6/2026)
RR
Alaska
(1/14/2026)
RR
Arizona
(1/6/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(1/6/2025)
RR
California
(1/2/2025)
RR
Colorado
(1/6/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2025)
RR
Delaware
(1/6/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/8/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(1/8/2026)
RR
Idaho
(1/6/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/12/2026)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/2025)
RR
Iowa
(1/3/2025)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(1/8/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(1/6/2026)
RR
Maine
(1/6/2026)
RR
Maryland
(1/9/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/3/2025)
RR
Michigan
(1/8/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(1/3/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(1/14/2026)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2025)
RR
Montana
(1/8/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(1/2/2025)
RR
Nevada
(1/6/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/6/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/6/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(1/6/2026)
RR
New York
(1/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(1/9/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(1/7/2025)
RR
Ohio
(1/6/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/6/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/16/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/7/2026)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/14/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/7/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(1/12/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(1/9/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/9/2026)
RR
Vermont
(1/7/2026)
RR
Virgin Islands
(1/7/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/7/2026)
RR
Washington
(1/7/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(1/8/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/6/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(1/6/2026)

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 Jul 2022About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 65 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Aug 2022About the Series 3 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2022About the Series 7TO exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1988About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1999About the Series 24 exam

Series 30 — NFA Branch Manager Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 30 exam
FINRA
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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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