Daniel S. Gilligan

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY

St. Louis, MO 63105

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CRD#: 2753792

Professional summary

Daniel Sean Gilligan, who also goes by Dan Gilligan, is a registered financial professional currently at BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC. located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Daniel has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53, Series 51, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Dan Gilligan

Other business activities

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licensed insurance agent.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

September 29, 2025 - Present

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

Office #1: One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105

RIA

CRD#: 146936

St. Louis, MO

Past

August 16, 2023 - October 1, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

August 16, 2023 - October 1, 2025

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 11025

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

August 16, 2023 - October 1, 2025

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

August 16, 2023 - October 1, 2025

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

May 30, 2023 - August 8, 2023

FEFA FINANCIAL

RIA

CRD#: 324833

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

December 19, 2022 - August 14, 2023

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282580

St Louis, MO

Past

January 5, 2022 - November 22, 2022

EFS ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 115211

Fenton, MO

Past

January 4, 2022 - November 22, 2022

ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140393

Fenton, MO

Past

April 28, 2020 - October 1, 2020

STERN BROTHERS & CO.

CRD#: 16325

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

June 13, 2017 - January 29, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

Chesterfield, MO

Past

March 23, 2017 - January 29, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

Chesterfield, MO

Past

March 20, 2015 - March 20, 2017

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 793

ST LOUIS, MO

Past

March 20, 2015 - March 20, 2017

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

January 9, 2014 - March 10, 2015

LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 140599

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

May 24, 2011 - March 10, 2015

LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152517

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

January 1, 2008 - August 30, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

January 1, 2008 - May 26, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

July 12, 2005 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

April 6, 2005 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

February 16, 2000 - March 16, 2005

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

December 3, 1998 - January 6, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 13, 1996 - November 2, 1998

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16337

CHESTERFIELD, MO

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".

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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

Arkansas
(9/29/2025)

Massachusetts
(9/29/2025)

Missouri
(9/29/2025)

Utah
(9/29/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/18/2012

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/18/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/30/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 6/30/2006

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/12/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 6/10/2019

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 6/11/2013

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 5/9/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 3/27/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/29/1997

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 146936 / SEC#: 801-71421, 8-68023

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2010 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850 Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105

Mailing Address

One North Brentwood Blvd, Suite 850, St. Louis, MO 63105

Phone number

(314) 726-1600

Established

Missouri since 08/19/2008

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

736

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP PROGRAM (8/18/2025)

FIRM BROCHURE (8/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
BENJAMIN EDWARDS, INC.	OWNER
BAUMANN, NEAL JAMES	DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR	1480636
BRANDSTADT, TODD HEINRICH	DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES	2631699
DELINIERE, ROLAND HAROLD	DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR	1038322
EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN	DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BRANCHES	6670972
EDWARDS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN IV	CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT	1061490
FELLOWS, MARK PATTERSON	DIRECTOR/REGIONAL DIRECTOR	1600661
HANSON, DAVID WILLIAM	DIRECTOR	715793
KELLER, CHRISTOPHER M	DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS	4346617
MARTIN, THOMAS HAYDEN JR	DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	1459719
MUCKLER, MATTHEW PAUL	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISORY	4762147
RUBENSTEIN, DOUGLAS DAVID	DIRECTOR/COO AND DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL MARKETS	1138380
SALAMON, MATTHEW R	DIRECTOR/CORPORATE SECRETARY & DIRECTOR OF LAW & LEGAL SERVICES, CHIEF COUNSEL	1858581
STEVENS, KATELYN CLARE	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, BROKERAGE	5752247
WELKER, JOANNE MARIE	DIRECTOR/MANAGER ADVISORY SERVICES	2300075
WHITING, CHRISTOPHER MARK	DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP	2242513
WISDOM, BILLY JOE	DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY & OVERSIGHT SERVICES	1810908

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	49,475
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 15,656,482,908

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Daniel S. Gilligan

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

FEFA FINANCIAL

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

EFS ADVISORS

ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

STERN BROTHERS & CO.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

EDWARD JONES

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/18/2012

Series 65

Date: 1/18/1999

Series 63

Date: 12/30/1996

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 6/30/2006

Series 7

Date: 11/12/1996

Series 53

Date: 6/10/2019

Series 51

Date: 6/11/2013

Series 10

Date: 5/9/2000

Series 9

Date: 3/27/2000

Series 24

Date: 4/29/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

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