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Valeri L. Sewald

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CRD#: 2583374
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Valeri Lyne Sewald, who also goes by Valeri Lyne Thomas, was a registered financial professional .

Valeri is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Valeri had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Valeri Lyne Thomas

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 6, 2023 - April 1, 2026

METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285684
WHIPPANY, NJ
Past

September 1, 1998 - March 11, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 1996 - September 1, 1998

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 28, 1995 - July 7, 1995

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/6/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MI
METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC
METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285684 / SEC#: , 8-69857

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


Main Address
One Metlife Way, Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
Mailing Address
One Metlife Way, Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
Phone number
(973) 355-4000
Established
Delaware since 08/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
METLIFE INVESTORS GROUP, LLCSOLE MEMBER
HICKMAN, FRANK IIICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5056648
POLLARO, JOSEPH PATRICKPRESIDENT/CEO1910072
SERAFIN, ROBERT HPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2427123
YICK, MICHAEL JOHNCFO/FINOP & PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4187342

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Company Information


METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285684

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