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Andrew J. Scherer

HALO SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 1949939
AS

Professional summary

Andrew John Scherer, who also goes by Andrew Scherer, Drew Scherer, is a registered financial professional currently at HALO SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Andrew has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Andrew Scherer | Drew Scherer

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 22, 2026 - Present

HALO SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 West Jackson Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 279029
Chicago, IL
Past

April 11, 2023 - April 30, 2025

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 112525
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 20, 2019 - January 14, 2021

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 329
SEATTLE, WA
Past

September 6, 2016 - January 14, 2021

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
Glen Ellyn, IL
Past

June 15, 2016 - August 29, 2016

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 329
SEATTLE, WA
Past

April 1, 2013 - January 14, 2021

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105734
Chicago, IL
Past

April 1, 2013 - June 15, 2016

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 15, 2011 - September 4, 2012

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 1, 2010 - September 4, 2012

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

August 12, 2005 - January 14, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY DISTRIBUTION, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30344
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

March 2, 1999 - November 9, 2011

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

May 6, 1989 - November 13, 1989

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/13/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/1/1999
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: 2/21/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/1/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 4/9/2009
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 7/3/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/20/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HS
HALO SECURITIES, LLC
HALO SECURITIES | SENTINUS-HALO SECURITIES, LLC | SENTINUS-HALO SECURITIES | SENTINUS SECURITIES LLC | HALO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 279029 / SEC#: , 8-69655

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

Main Address
200 West Jackson Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
200 West Jackson Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(847) 687-9460
Established
Illinois since 02/09/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HALO INVESTING, INC.OWNER
BELKA, THOMAS JAMESFINOP2974998
GOLDSTEIN, DANA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1993607
RADGOWSKI, MATTHEW JOSEPHCEO2510172

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Company Information

HALO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 279029Chicago, IL 60606

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