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Chris Avram

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
New York, NY 10010
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CRD#: 2688164
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Professional summary


Chris Avram, who also goes by Chris Avray, is a registered financial professional currently at NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in New York, New York.

Chris is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Chris has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chris Avray

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 26, 2009 - Present

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010
BD
CRD#: 35350
New York, NY
Past

April 19, 2007 - August 21, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 12, 2006 - August 15, 2006

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 17, 2000 - September 17, 2004

HSBC BROKERAGE (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 6956
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 7, 1999 - September 12, 2000

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5209
OMAHA, NE
Past

April 22, 1998 - August 14, 1998

MILLENNIUM SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 31695
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 18, 1997 - March 30, 1998

ROYCE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10494
WOODBURY, NY
Past

June 16, 1997 - August 1, 1997

THE THERMOPYLAE GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 1997 - June 19, 1997

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY

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
New York
(6/26/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/15/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/10/2002
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 35350 / SEC#: , 8-46655

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


Main Address
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mailing Address
30 Hudson Street 22nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone number
(201) 685-6220
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
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#
NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LLC.SHAREHOLDER - 100%-MEMBER
AKKERMAN, JOHN WILLIAMSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, NYL INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER2780712
ANDREOLA, MICHAEL JOSEPHDIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE AND SALES MATERIAL REVIEW - ELECTED OFFICER4302689
BAIN, KAREN ANNMANAGING DIRECTOR, TAX-ELECTED OFFICER6160313
BARROS, JOSE NEPTALI JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER3118930
BENINTENDE, JACK ROBERT JR.MANAGING DIRECTOR, INDEX IQ - ELECTED OFFICER7714943
CRUZ, DAVID NMNSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER2560569
GAMBLE, MICHAEL ADAMMANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER7536233
GOLDSTEIN, ANDREW PHILLIPMANAGING DIRECTOR, FIELD OPERATIONS VALUE STREAM AGENCY WHOLESALE-ELECTED OFFICER5103842
HANSEN, MARTA SOFIADIRECTOR(OFFICER), CFO, FINOP, TREASURER, PRINCIPAL OPS OFFICER-ELECTED OFFICER4899589
HARTE, FRANCIS MICHAELSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER1976402
HOWARD, LINDA MARIEDIRECTOR AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML OFFICER AND OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL OFFICER-ELECTED OFFICER2822341
LEHNEIS, KIRK CHRISTOPHERSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD-ELECTED OFFICER6773807
LONG, HARRY SCOTTDIRECTOR, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS-RETAIL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER2029580
MEADE, COLLEEN ANNESECRETARY-ELECTED OFFICER5615089
MICUCCI, ALISON HIERSSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, MACKAY SHIELDS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER2709298
MILLAY, EDWARD PAULMANAGING DIRECTOR - ELECTED OFFICER7837443
MISRA, MANALI SUDHIRASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY - ELECTED OFFICER8047340
SABAL, CRAIG ANDREWSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, NYL INVESTORS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER4591702
SHARRIER, ELIZABETH ANNEASSISTANT SECRETARY-ELECTED OFFICER2049186
STRINGER, CHRISTOPHER RYANSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, APOGEM CAPITAL INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER5149663
WICKWIRE, BRIAN DAVIDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CONTROLLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER4332103

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Company Information


NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 35350New York, NY 10010

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