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Christopher A. Alders

METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES
Philadelphia, PA 16103
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CRD#: 2802415
CA

Professional summary


Christopher Allen Alders is a registered financial professional currently at METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 22, 2021 - Present

METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1717 Arch Street Suite 1500, Philadelphia, PA 16103
BD
CRD#: 285684
Philadelphia, PA
Past

February 8, 2017 - March 1, 2021

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16670
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 13, 2011 - February 3, 2017

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133366
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 27, 2005 - April 27, 2011

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 10, 2005 - June 11, 2008

RCM DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 120500
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 12, 2004 - February 3, 2005

STATE STREET RESEARCH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17580
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 25, 2004 - July 12, 2004

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 16, 1996 - August 26, 2002

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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

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Alabama
(9/27/2021)
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Alaska
(9/27/2021)
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Arizona
(9/27/2021)
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Arkansas
(9/27/2021)
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California
(9/22/2021)
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Colorado
(9/27/2021)
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Connecticut
(9/27/2021)
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Delaware
(9/27/2021)
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District of Columbia
(9/27/2021)
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
(9/27/2021)
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New Jersey
(9/27/2021)
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New Mexico
(9/27/2021)
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New York
(9/27/2021)
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North Carolina
(9/27/2021)
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North Dakota
(9/27/2021)
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Ohio
(9/28/2021)
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Oklahoma
(9/27/2021)
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Oregon
(9/27/2021)
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Pennsylvania
(9/27/2021)
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Rhode Island
(9/27/2021)
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South Carolina
(9/27/2021)
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South Dakota
(9/27/2021)
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Texas
(9/27/2021)
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Utah
(9/27/2021)
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Vermont
(9/27/2021)
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Virginia
(9/27/2021)
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Washington
(9/27/2021)
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West Virginia
(9/27/2021)
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Wisconsin
(9/27/2021)
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Wyoming
(9/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MI
METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC
METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285684 / SEC#: , 8-69857

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


Main Address
One Metlife Way, Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
Mailing Address
One Metlife Way, Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
Phone number
(973) 355-4000
Established
Delaware since 08/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
METLIFE INVESTORS GROUP, LLCSOLE MEMBER
HICKMAN, FRANK IIICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5056648
POLLARO, JOSEPH PATRICKPRESIDENT/CEO1910072
SERAFIN, ROBERT HPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2427123
YICK, MICHAEL JOHNCFO/FINOP & PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4187342

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Company Information


METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285684Philadelphia, PA 16103

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