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Francis J. Radano

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CRD#: 2251269
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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.

Francis John Radano, who also goes by Fran Radano, was a registered financial professional .

Francis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Francis had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Fran Radano

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 25, 2008 - November 19, 2012

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146230
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

July 23, 2003 - October 2, 2007

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

October 3, 2001 - October 16, 2002

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 16, 2000 - October 1, 2001

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 25, 1997 - December 9, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 1994 - July 10, 1997

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

July 24, 1992 - December 31, 1993

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/7/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230 / SEC#: , 8-67799

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


Main Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 405-5700
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ABRDN, INC.SOLE MEMBER
DUNN, STEVEN BOYDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2203356
HETTEL, KENDRA ANNACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6164999
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP2503352

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Company Information


ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230

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