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Michael T. Bacon

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Baltimore, MD 21231
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CRD#: 2628550
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Professional summary


Michael T Bacon, who also goes by Michael T Bacon, Michael Todd Bacon, Michael Bacon, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael T Bacon | Michael Todd Bacon | Michael Bacon

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 8, 2024 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
BD
CRD#: 109064
Baltimore, MD
Past

September 21, 2021 - April 15, 2024

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 3, 2020 - July 6, 2021

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31147
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 1, 2017 - October 24, 2020

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

January 5, 2012 - October 30, 2017

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31147
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 23, 2010 - December 22, 2011

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 23, 2009 - March 15, 2010

CLEARARC CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 104650
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 2, 2008 - March 12, 2010

ALPS PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 144464
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 14, 2007 - December 31, 2007

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 9, 2006 - May 11, 2007

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 2, 2002 - September 20, 2006

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6247
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 4, 2000 - June 17, 2002

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Past

April 30, 1999 - February 18, 2000

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

February 5, 1997 - February 25, 1999

CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1459
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 29, 1996 - December 18, 1996

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 29, 1996 - December 18, 1996

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

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
Arizona
(5/8/2024)
RR
California
(5/8/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/8/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/8/2024)
RR
Nevada
(5/8/2024)
RR
New York
(5/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/31/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/11/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

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


Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

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Company Information


FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Baltimore, MD 21231

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