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Gregory J. Shields

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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CRD#: 2863640
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Professional summary


Gregory Joseph Shields, who also goes by Greg Shields, is a registered financial professional currently at ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Gregory is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gregory has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Greg Shields

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 29, 2024 - Present

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
BD
CRD#: 146230
Philadelphia, PA
Past

July 12, 2012 - January 10, 2014

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

July 12, 2012 - January 10, 2014

CURIAN CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132938
DENVER, CO
Past

August 20, 2009 - November 22, 2011

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 2007 - April 3, 2008

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 21, 2006 - September 25, 2007

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 21, 2006 - September 25, 2007

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20373
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 12, 2006 - September 19, 2006

NEXT GENERATION EQUITY RESEARCH LLC

BD
CRD#: 130754
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 15, 2004 - November 30, 2005

PGIM INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105670
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 26, 2002 - November 30, 2005

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 8, 1999 - January 4, 2002

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Past

March 10, 1998 - November 10, 1998

SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 29708
SANTA FE, NM
Past

July 3, 1997 - February 11, 1998

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Arkansas
(9/30/2024)
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Illinois
(9/30/2024)
RR
Indiana
(9/30/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/30/2024)
RR
Kansas
(9/30/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(9/11/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/30/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(9/30/2024)
RR
Missouri
(9/30/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(9/30/2024)
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North Dakota
(9/30/2024)
RR
Ohio
(9/30/2024)
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Oklahoma
(9/30/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(9/30/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/30/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/30/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/29/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230 / SEC#: , 8-67799

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


Main Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 405-5700
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2007
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#
ABRDN, INC.SOLE MEMBER
DUNN, STEVEN BOYDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2203356
HETTEL, KENDRA ANNACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6164999
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP2503352

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Company Information


ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230Philadelphia, PA 19103

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