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Scott R. Chandler

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 2121176
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Professional summary


Scott Russell Chandler, who also goes by Scott R Chandler, Scott Russell Chandler Mr, Scott Russell Chandler, Scott Chandler, is a registered financial professional currently at GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Scott has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott R Chandler | Scott Russell Chandler Mr | Scott Russell Chandler | Scott Chandler

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 9, 2022 - Present

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

October 11, 2022 - November 21, 2022

REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150631
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

July 2, 2021 - March 14, 2022

MEEDER ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106814
DUBLIN, OH
Past

July 2, 2021 - March 14, 2022

MEEDER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36773
DUBLIN, OH
Past

June 25, 2019 - February 4, 2021

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 1, 2010 - June 3, 2019

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 14, 2007 - January 1, 2010

INVESCO AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 19, 2007 - June 3, 2019

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 20, 2007 - July 9, 2007

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 14, 2005 - July 9, 2007

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 10, 2002 - February 3, 2005

STATE STREET RESEARCH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17580
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 19, 1999 - September 21, 2001

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

March 13, 1997 - May 28, 1997

LEONARD & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 36527
TROY, MI
Past

July 27, 1995 - December 31, 1995

SAPERSTON FINANCIAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 27863
BUFFALO, NY
Past

March 16, 1993 - September 20, 1993

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 16, 1993 - September 20, 1993

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 10, 1992 - April 24, 1992

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

December 23, 1991 - March 10, 1992

MATHEWS, HOLMQUIST & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22171
Past

July 31, 1991 - December 6, 1991

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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


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
Florida
(12/22/2022)
RR
Illinois
(3/23/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(12/19/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/31/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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