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Tara Contino

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS,
Shelton, CT 06484
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CRD#: 2710701
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Professional summary


Tara Contino, who also goes by Tara Marie Contino, Tara Marie Schoenly, Tara Marie Wood, is a registered financial professional currently at PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC located in Shelton, Connecticut.

Tara is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Tara has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 65, SIE, Series 6, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tara Marie Contino | Tara Marie Schoenly | Tara Marie Wood

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 24, 2020 - Present

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

Office #1: 1 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
BD
CRD#: 21570
Shelton, CT
Past

May 14, 2015 - March 31, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 15, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 15, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 19, 2009 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

May 19, 2009 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

October 15, 2008 - February 27, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

September 30, 2008 - February 27, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Past

May 14, 2002 - December 31, 2003

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

March 15, 2002 - May 29, 2002

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 15, 2000 - January 3, 2002

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 23, 2000 - July 31, 2000

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

June 15, 1998 - April 30, 1999

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 27, 1996 - May 8, 1998

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, 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
Florida
(3/24/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/27/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/14/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/29/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC
AMERICAN SKANDIA MARKETING, INC. | PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570 / SEC#: , 8-39058

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


Main Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Mailing Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Phone number
(800) 628-6039
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASHAREHOLDER COMMON
CARROLL, TRACEY MARIAPRESIDENT5841463
HAGGERTY, SCOTT PETERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2619329
HARTNETT, CHRISTINA ACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2672099
MCGRATH, SHANE THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4458909
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPFINOP, CFO2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1

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Company Information


PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570Shelton, CT 06484

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