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Daniel Michael Buchanan

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Boston, MA
·CRD# 2616151·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Daniel Michael Buchanan, who also goes by Daniel M Buchanan, is a registered financial advisor currently at ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts. Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Daniel has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Daniel M Buchanan

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Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 146230
BD
28 State Street 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
June 12, 2026 - Present

Past

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 46106
BD
Portland, ME
July 10, 2025 - March 3, 2026
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 146230
BD
Boston, MA
July 18, 2018 - May 25, 2023
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 16853
BD
Denver, CO
September 30, 2015 - July 18, 2018
IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.Past·CRD# 111872
RIA
Scituate, MA
November 19, 2014 - September 11, 2015
INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.Past·CRD# 18557
BD
Decatur, IL
October 20, 2014 - September 11, 2015
ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.Past·CRD# 46227
BD
Richmond, VA
December 3, 2012 - May 1, 2013
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.Past·CRD# 14169
BD
Glen Allen, VA
April 29, 2011 - December 3, 2012
GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 39805
BD
Chicago, IL
November 26, 2007 - July 20, 2010
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 31052
BD
Boston, MA
January 9, 1998 - February 21, 2007
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIESPast·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
October 24, 1997 - January 15, 1998
NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLCPast·CRD# 34754
BD
Boston, MA
March 19, 1996 - May 28, 1997
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIESPast·CRD# 615
BD
New York, NY
September 25, 1995 - May 28, 1997

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Current Firm

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ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230 / SEC#: 8-67799
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Mailing Address

1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone Number

(215) 405-5700

Established

Delaware since 10/31/2007

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ABRDN, INC.SOLE MEMBER—
DUNN, STEVEN BOYDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2203356
HETTEL, KENDRA ANNACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6164999
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP2503352

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(6/15/2026)
RR
Florida
(6/12/2026)
RR
Georgia
(6/22/2026)
RR
Maine
(6/15/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/15/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(6/15/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(6/12/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(6/15/2026)
RR
Virginia
(6/17/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(6/16/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2025About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2014About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1995About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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