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Kimberly E. Lipps

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Fletcher, NC
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CRD#: 2591490
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Professional summary


Kimberly Ellen Lipps, who also goes by Kimberly Ellen Whorwell, is a registered financial professional currently at JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Fletcher, North Carolina.

Kimberly is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Kimberly has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kimberly Ellen Whorwell

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 1, 2016 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Fletcher, NC
Past

April 23, 2001 - November 19, 2010

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 29, 1996 - April 18, 2001

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 16, 1995 - April 12, 1996

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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.

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Arkansas
(4/1/2025)
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Illinois
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Indiana
(11/15/2016)
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Massachusetts
(11/15/2016)
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Michigan
(7/25/2019)
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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Nebraska
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North Dakota
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Oklahoma
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South Dakota
(4/1/2025)
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Wisconsin
(4/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/15/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JH
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC | MANULIFE FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | MANEQUITY, INC.

CRD#: 5249 / SEC#: , 8-15826

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) 663-3021
Established
Delaware since 08/01/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)OWNER
BOGLE, JAMES WILLIAMPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7344902
HARTIGAN, ROBERT JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2931786
LANNIGAN, TRACY KANEVICE PRESIDENT & CORPORATE SECRETARY6944688
SILVA, ANTHONY ALEXDIRECTOR7755954
TANKERSLEY, GARY LYNNPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2637199
WALKER, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS & DIRECTOR4302554

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration3

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Company Information


JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249Fletcher, NC

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