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Donald W. Fillinger

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS
ELKHORN, NE 68022
CRD#: 2818020
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Donald William FillingerNORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

Donald William Fillinger is a registered financial professional currently at NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

Donald is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Donald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 13, 2017 - Present

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

July 3, 2014 - August 26, 2016

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 231
CONCORD, CA
Past

May 12, 2014 - August 26, 2016

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 2011 - May 8, 2014

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 2006 - November 2, 2010

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

December 18, 2003 - July 5, 2006

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 19, 2001 - August 1, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
COLUMBUS , OH
Past

June 25, 1999 - August 1, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1997 - February 17, 1999

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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.

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RR
California
(1/13/2017)
RR
Nebraska
(7/31/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/2/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/17/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/24/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/13/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159 / SEC#: , 8-65857

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

Main Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mailing Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Phone number
(855) 891-0091
Established
Nebraska since 12/31/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE ULTIMUS GROUP MIDCO, LLCSOLE MEMBER
EVANS, GREGORY ASHTONFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4850219
GUERETTE, KEVINPRESIDENT2960114
JAMES, DAVID KENNETHMANAGER6998721
PRESTON, STEPHEN LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/AML OFFICER2217795
STRAIT, WILLIAM JOHNSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL/MANAGER6123015

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Company Information

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159Elkhorn, NE 68022

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