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Laird V. Johnson

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 2511503
LJ

Professional summary

Laird Valenti Johnson, who also goes by Laire Valenti Johnson, is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Laird is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Laird has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Laire Valenti Johnson

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 10, 2005 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 25, 2002 - June 24, 2005

TALCOTT RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37819
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 2, 2000 - June 24, 2005

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 23, 1994 - September 8, 1994

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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
New Jersey
(12/22/2011)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/9/2004
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 6
Date: 3/1/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 4/4/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AXA PARTNERS, A BUSINESS UNIT OF AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900 / SEC#: , 8-42123

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

Main Address
8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 314-2137
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
LARUSSA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4728315
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

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Company Information

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900Charlotte, NC 28262

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