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Troy A. Dryer

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 2700254
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Professional summary


Troy Alan Dryer, AIF®, who also goes by Troy Alan Dryer, is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Troy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Troy has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Troy Alan Dryer

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Verity Asset Management, Inc.; Investment-related; Durham NC; Registered Investment Adviser; Contractor; Investment advisor representative; 05/2019; 10 hours per month; 10 during market hours; Branch examiner. 2) Life is Good, LLC.; Not investment-related; Dallas, TX; Real estate; Officer; Owner; 2 hours per month; 0 during market hours; Purchase of real estate for rental and mineral rights.

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Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

June 17, 2025 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC
Past

May 30, 2019 - April 15, 2025

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 158667
CENTENNIAL, CO
Past

March 25, 2019 - April 15, 2025

VERITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41527
DURHAM, NC
Past

September 1, 2017 - April 2, 2018

PRIME CAPITAL FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 288712
Dallas, TX
Past

September 1, 2017 - April 25, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 23, 2017 - September 6, 2017

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 21, 2017 - September 6, 2017

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 13, 2011 - November 23, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 13, 2011 - November 23, 2016

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 19, 2005 - December 9, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 34815
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 27, 2000 - December 9, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 25, 1996 - June 13, 2000

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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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Alabama
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/15/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 6/17/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/16/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
DURSO, ALFRED JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2546771
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

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Company Information


EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900Charlotte, NC 28262

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