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Richard J. Taylor

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
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CRD#: 2154423
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Professional summary

Richard J Taylor, who also goes by Richard James Taylor, is a registered financial professional currently at ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Richard James Taylor

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 13, 2015 - Present

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 9335 Harris Corners Parkway Ste 150, Charlotte, NC 28269
BD
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 14, 2014 - November 24, 2014

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

September 26, 2011 - August 20, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 31, 2009 - April 11, 2011

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137919
BELMONT, NC
Past

March 3, 2008 - March 26, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 6, 2005 - October 31, 2007

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 15, 1994 - July 14, 2003

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 15, 1991 - March 7, 1996

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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RR
North Carolina
(1/15/2015)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/20/1991
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: 8/13/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/15/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | HEWITT SERVICES LLC | HEWITT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 36509 / SEC#: , 8-47344

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

Main Address
320 South Canal Street 50th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
9335 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone number
(224) 737-7000
Established
Illinois since 04/08/1994
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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALIGHT SOLUTIONS, LLCOWNER
CHOTKOWSKI, MATTHEW ADAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5233117
FRITZ, JEREMY JASONDIRECTOR OF BROKERAGE AND PERSONAL FINANCE SERVICES/COO3261871
KEITH, DOUGLAS SCOTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5190086

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Company Information

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 36509Charlotte, NC 28269

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