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Brian Hoff

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC
·CRD# 2670848·31 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Hoff, who also goes by Brian John Hoff, is a registered financial advisor currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Brian has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Other Aliases

Brian John Hoff

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Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 25900
BD
8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
July 28, 2022 - Present
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
December 20, 2018 - July 11, 2022
ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 36867
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West Des Moines, IA
April 17, 2018 - December 4, 2018
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC·CRD# 21675
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West Chester, PA
February 25, 2018 - April 4, 2018
CR CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 171776
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Newport Beach, CA
February 16, 2015 - December 31, 2017
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC·CRD# 21570
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Shelton, CT
June 20, 2006 - February 28, 2014
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 3036
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April 21, 2005 - June 12, 2006
SOUTHTRUST SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 17922
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May 17, 2004 - March 17, 2005
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 33856
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March 17, 2004 - May 19, 2004
OSAIC FS, INC.·CRD# 3870
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January 17, 2001 - March 18, 2004
FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 8112
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January 31, 1997 - October 14, 1999
CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.·CRD# 14048
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Carle Place, NY
October 23, 1995 - December 16, 1995

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Current Firm

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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AXA PARTNERS, A BUSINESS UNIT OF AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900 / SEC#: 8-42123
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262

Mailing Address

1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105

Phone Number

(212) 314-2137

Established

Delaware since 01/01/2002

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER—
CANNON, CHRISTIAN JAMESGENERAL COUNSEL2783948
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
LARUSSA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4728315
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

Disclosures

Arbitration

1

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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
North Carolina
(7/29/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(7/28/2022)
RR
Virginia
(7/28/2022)

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 Nov 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1995About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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