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Derek H. Schicht

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
WHEATON, IL 60187
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CRD#: 2784336
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Professional summary


Derek Hans Schicht, who also goes by Derek H Schicht, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Wheaton, Illinois and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Derek has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Derek H Schicht

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.
OTHER BUSINESS NAME: RENTAL PROPERTY. LOCATION: 845 N KINGSBURY STREET, UNIT 710 CHICAGO IL 60610. NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY. POSITION OR TITLE: OWNER. RESPONSIBILITIES: LANDLORD. INVESTMENT RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH: 1 HOUR PER MONTH / NONE DURING MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 5, 2015 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
RIA
CRD#: 107027
WHEATON, IL
Current

June 4, 2015 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

July 19, 2010 - June 2, 2015

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

June 1, 2010 - June 2, 2015

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

March 18, 2010 - June 4, 2010

VAN KAMPEN ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 104703
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

February 26, 2010 - June 1, 2010

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

June 7, 2007 - October 16, 2008

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
LISLE, IL
Past

November 4, 2005 - January 18, 2007

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 6, 2005 - October 25, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - October 25, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 24, 2004 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 24, 2004 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 3, 2003 - May 18, 2004

DWS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AMERICAS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 104518
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 21, 2001 - May 18, 2004

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 1, 1999 - February 8, 2001

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 31, 1998 - February 1, 1999

WINGSPAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17516
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 19, 1996 - July 15, 1998

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

August 21, 1996 - October 23, 1996

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ

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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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Illinois
(6/4/2015)
IAR
Illinois
(6/5/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/17/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 256,328,000,000

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Company Information


FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027Wheaton, IL 60187

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