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George F. Demarco

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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CRD#: 2538059
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Professional summary

George Frank Demarco is a registered financial professional currently at FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

George is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. George has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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

August 27, 2024 - Present

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 3025 Jfk Boulevard Ofc 500, Philadelphia, PA 19104
BD
CRD#: 145244
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 8, 2018 - February 1, 2024

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
MONTECITO, CA
Past

August 31, 2018 - November 8, 2018

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

November 29, 2012 - December 31, 2016

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 26, 2012 - February 1, 2024

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 9, 2012 - November 27, 2012

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 1, 2011 - April 19, 2012

STIRA CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141277
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 6, 2010 - November 2, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

January 1, 2002 - November 2, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

February 4, 1999 - January 1, 2002

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT
Past

September 14, 1998 - January 14, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 1995 - August 13, 1998

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT

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
Alabama
(9/3/2025)
RR
Arizona
(9/3/2025)
RR
California
(8/27/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/3/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/3/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/3/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(8/27/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/3/2025)
RR
Indiana
(9/3/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(9/3/2025)
RR
Nevada
(9/3/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/3/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/27/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(9/3/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/3/2025)
RR
Virginia
(9/3/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/22/1995
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 7
Date: 11/13/1995
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/28/1995
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FI
FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | FS2 CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 145244 / SEC#: , 8-67718

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

Main Address
3025 Jfk Boulevard Ofc 500, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Mailing Address
3025 Jfk Boulevard Ofc 500, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone number
(215) 495-1150
Established
Delaware since 07/17/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, LPSOLE MEMBER OF FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
DETWILER, ELIZABETH CAMILLAGENERAL COUNSEL, PRINICIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4361137
GAGLIOTI, ENRICO SALVATOREPRESIDENT2649966
PAGNOTTA, CHRISTOPHER VINCENTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4418522
SCARPATI, GERARDFINOP/CFO, PFO2313132

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Company Information

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 145244Philadelphia, PA 19104

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