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Walter Y. Root

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CRD#: 2781826
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Walter Yale Root II, who also goes by Walter Y Root, Walter Yale Root, was a registered financial professional .

Walter is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Walter had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 30, Series 27, Series 10, Series 9, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Walter Y Root | Walter Yale Root

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 6, 2013 - July 10, 2015

STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 157233
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 22, 2010 - March 28, 2013

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 11, 2009 - July 27, 2010

SKANDIA SECURITIES AMERICAS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126822
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 1, 2008 - January 26, 2009

UST SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13906
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 20, 2005 - May 1, 2008

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 31, 2005 - May 1, 2008

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 27, 2005 - August 20, 2005

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 20, 2004 - June 1, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - June 1, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 1, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Past

December 4, 2000 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 11, 1999 - August 8, 2000

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 1, 1997 - March 8, 1999

NATIONAL CLEARING CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14343
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past

August 7, 1996 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 7, 1996 - June 27, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/26/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 3/26/2015
NFA Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/26/1997
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES LLC
STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 157233 / SEC#: , 8-68839

BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/01/2019
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 03/02/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS (USA) LIMITED100% EQUITY OWNER118708
BERTE, STEPHEN JOHNDIRECTOR6813438
CAMMARATA, KRISTEN MARIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5712807
FORTINO, ROBERT ANTHONYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP1905741
MARSHALL, CLAIRE EMMA CATHERINE MRSDIRECTOR6818060
MORRIS, JEFFREY GLENNDIRECTOR2190983
ROBERTS, ERIC WILLIAMEXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE4878508

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Company Information


STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 157233

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