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Michael B. Kotarski
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Boston, MA 02116
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CRD#: 2377148
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Professional summary
Michael Benjamin Kotarski is a registered financial professional currently at JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 32, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
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No
Aliases
None
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 24, 2020 - Present
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Office #1: 197 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116BD
CRD#: 28262
Boston, MA
Past
January 27, 2021 - December 4, 2023
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past
August 24, 2011 - August 1, 2016
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past
July 2, 2007 - August 5, 2011
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 231
BOSTON, MA
Past
December 13, 2005 - July 2, 2007
MELLON FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 39414
BOSTON, MA
Past
March 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
MBSC, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42430
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 26, 2002 - March 9, 2004
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 15, 1994 - December 23, 1994
FIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30533
Past
August 1, 1994 - August 17, 1994
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 31334
Past
July 28, 1993 - August 1, 1994
FIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30533
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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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
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Alabama(1/20/2021)
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Alaska(10/12/2020)
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Arizona(10/1/2020)
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Arkansas(10/21/2020)
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California(1/20/2021)
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Colorado(9/29/2020)
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Connecticut(9/30/2020)
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Delaware(1/20/2021)
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District of Columbia(9/29/2020)
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Florida(9/29/2020)
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Georgia(1/20/2021)
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Hawaii(1/20/2021)
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Idaho(9/30/2020)
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Illinois(10/1/2020)
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Indiana(1/20/2021)
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Iowa(1/20/2021)
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Kansas(1/20/2021)
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Kentucky(10/7/2020)
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Louisiana(9/29/2020)
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Maine(1/20/2021)
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Maryland(9/29/2020)
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Massachusetts(9/23/2020)
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Michigan(1/20/2021)
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Minnesota(1/20/2021)
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Mississippi(1/20/2021)
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Missouri(1/20/2021)
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Montana(9/30/2020)
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Nebraska(1/20/2021)
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Nevada(1/20/2021)
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New Hampshire(10/2/2020)
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New Jersey(1/20/2021)
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New Mexico(10/1/2020)
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New York(1/20/2021)
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North Carolina(1/20/2021)
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North Dakota(10/2/2020)
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Ohio(9/29/2020)
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Oklahoma(1/20/2021)
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Oregon(10/1/2020)
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Pennsylvania(1/20/2021)
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Puerto Rico(9/29/2020)
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Rhode Island(1/20/2021)
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South Carolina(1/20/2021)
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South Dakota(1/20/2021)
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Tennessee(10/2/2020)
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Texas(1/20/2021)
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Utah(10/1/2020)
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Vermont(1/20/2021)
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Virgin Islands(10/20/2025)
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Virginia(9/30/2020)
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Washington(1/20/2021)
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West Virginia(1/20/2021)
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Wisconsin(1/20/2021)
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Wyoming(1/20/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
JH
JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC
JOHN HANCOCK BROKER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC. | JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC | JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS, LLC | JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS, INC.
CRD#: 28262 / SEC#: , 8-43582
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Mailing Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone number
(617) 663-3000
Established
Delaware since 02/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | PARENT | |
| BOGLE, JAMES WILLIAM | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 7344902 |
| DUCKWORTH, JEFFREY OWEN | PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2429017 |
| FEINBERG, KRISTIE MARIE | CHAIRMAN | 3162040 |
| HARTIGAN, ROBERT JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2931786 |
| MCFETRIDGE, ANDREW JOHN | DIRECTOR | 2516238 |
| WALTERS, GINA GOLDYCH | DIRECTOR | 5095838 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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Company Information
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