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Thomas G. Waldron

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 2734479
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Professional summary


Thomas Gerard Waldron, who also goes by Thomas Geraro Waldron, Tom Waldron, is a registered financial professional currently at GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

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

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Thomas Geraro Waldron | Tom Waldron

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 16, 2014 - Present

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 227 West Monroe Street 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 39805
Chicago, IL
Past

July 9, 2013 - May 6, 2014

ATEL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17229
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 20, 2007 - July 3, 2013

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 2005 - November 28, 2007

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
WEST HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 2, 1999 - November 28, 2007

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 3, 1996 - February 16, 1999

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CLAYMORE SECURITIES, INC. | RANSON & ASSOCIATES INC. | GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | GUGGENHEIM

CRD#: 39805 / SEC#: 801-54810, 8-48842

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
Connecticut
(5/28/2014)
RR
Maine
(5/28/2014)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/16/2014)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/28/2014)
RR
New York
(5/16/2014)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/28/2014)
RR
Vermont
(5/28/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/18/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CLAYMORE SECURITIES, INC. | RANSON & ASSOCIATES INC. | GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS | GUGGENHEIM INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | GUGGENHEIM

CRD#: 39805 / SEC#: 801-54810, 8-48842

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
227 West Monroe Street 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
702 King Farm Blvd Ste 200, Rockville, MD 20850
Phone number
(312) 357-0287
Established
Delaware since 11/09/1995
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
250

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GUGGENHEIM FUNDS SERVICES, LLCMEMBER
CHAN, YINGFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4956885
COGLIANDRO, DOMINICK NMNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST BUSINESS1490945
DILORENZO, DINA MARIEPRESIDENT OF THE BROKER DEALER, GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC2664787
LEE, AMY JOGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY, AND SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR1161869
METZGER, DENNIS RYANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4888899
MILLER, ELISABETH ANNSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR4381813
PARISI, CHRISTOPHER VITOHEAD OF DISTRIBUTION, SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR2410528

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts279
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,850,185,742

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Company Information


GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 39805Chicago, IL 60606

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