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Edward A. Salazar

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CRD#: 2338244
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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.

Edward Antonio Salazar, who also goes by Ted Salazar, was a registered financial advisor .

Edward is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1993. Edward had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ted Salazar

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

May 5, 2009 - October 28, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 10, 2008 - January 29, 2009

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 29, 2008 - January 29, 2009

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17086
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 13, 2007 - May 16, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 23, 2007 - May 16, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 29, 2005 - February 13, 2007

COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103919
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

May 12, 2005 - November 16, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 15, 2003 - November 16, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 23, 2001 - January 17, 2003

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 9, 2001 - June 8, 2001

NELSONREID, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45503
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 24, 2000 - March 5, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 23, 1998 - January 25, 2000

HARRIS INVESTORS DIRECT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17664
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 21, 1998 - February 10, 2000

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

February 20, 1997 - October 29, 1998

INVESTMENT NETWORK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7685
FRANKLIN PARK, IL
Past

November 8, 1994 - December 31, 1995

NORTH AMERICAN MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 624
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

May 6, 1993 - August 29, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/14/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
METLIFE SECURITIES INC. | MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | METLIFE SECURITIES, INC

CRD#: 14251 / SEC#: 801-22306, 8-30447

BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/03/2017
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Contact information


Main Address
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 08/15/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FUND SELECT/FUND SELECT PREMIER PROGRAMS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/3/2017)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYDIRECT OWNER
BENSON, WENDY ANNCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR2140720
CHICARES, ELIZABETH WARDDIRECTOR2194754
FANNING, MICHAEL ROBERTDIRECTOR1620072
FRANCELLA, AMYSECRETARY AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER1881552
FREDERICK, CHRISTINE SPENCERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2641636
HOLTZER, DAVID MICHAELPRESIDENT4345697

Disclosures


Regulatory Event41
Civil Event1
Arbitration13
Bond2

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Company Information


MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

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