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Karthik Ramanathan

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
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CRD#: 2526733
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Professional summary


Karthik Ramanathan, who also goes by Karthik Subramaniam, is a registered financial professional currently at PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS located in Los Angeles, California.

Karthik is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Karthik has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6TO, Series 7, Series 3, Series 62 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


Karthik Subramaniam

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 8, 2024 - Present

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

Office #1: 333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
BD
CRD#: 29868
Los Angeles, CA
Past

May 12, 2016 - November 12, 2018

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
MERRIMACK, NH
Past

September 16, 2013 - May 12, 2016

PYRAMIS DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION LLC

BD
CRD#: 146430
MERRIMACK, NH
Past

September 12, 1994 - April 25, 2003

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
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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California
(3/13/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/13/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 3/1/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/29/1994
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/24/2013
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


P&
PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS
PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 29868 / SEC#: , 8-44622

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


Main Address
333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
Mailing Address
333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
Phone number
(213) 625-1900
Established
California since 02/13/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PAYDEN & RYGELSOLE SHAREHOLDER
HERSH, BRADLEY FORRESTCHIEF FINANICAL OFFICER2244165
HUGHES, JEREMY RICHARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4655297
PAYDEN, JOAN ANNCHAIRMAN, CEO, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR358476

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Company Information


PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 29868Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536

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