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Winfried M. Farmer

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CRD#: 2017990
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Winfried Michael Farmer, who also goes by W Michael Farmer, was a registered financial professional .

Winfried is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Winfried had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

W Michael Farmer

Other business activities

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Experience

Past

February 5, 1997 - December 31, 1998

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 20, 1991 - December 31, 1996

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
Past

February 2, 1990 - December 31, 1996

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/21/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/20/1990
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

NF
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC
ALLIED GROUP MERCHANT BANKING CORPORATION | VILLANOVA DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC | GARTMORE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 25910 / SEC#: , 8-42135

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

Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number
(614) 435-6278
Established
Delaware since 04/29/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NFS DISTRIBUTORS INC.OWNER
BUTSON, HOLLY ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER724115
CUMMINGS, LELAND THOMASCHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT2523271
GINNAN, STEVEN A.MANAGER6984613
HAWLEY, CRAIG ALANMANAGER4499105
RIMES, STEPHEN RANDOLPHVP, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY4138948
ROSWELL, EWAN THEODOREAVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP3056545

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Company Information

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 25910

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