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Michael P. Cannizzaro

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Stamford, CT 06902
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CRD#: 2922549
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Professional summary

Michael Peter Cannizzaro, CFP®, who also goes by Michael P Cannizzaro, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael P Cannizzaro

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

December 18, 2025 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902
BD
CRD#: 109064
Stamford, CT
Past

January 18, 2024 - December 22, 2025

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158744
Naples, FL
Past

January 18, 2024 - December 22, 2025

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 9, 2021 - August 11, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Naples, FL
Past

September 9, 2021 - August 11, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Naples, FL
Past

September 14, 2020 - August 11, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Naples, FL
Past

September 11, 2020 - August 11, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Naples, FL
Past

January 15, 2014 - November 6, 2019

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Jersey City, NJ
Past

January 13, 2014 - November 6, 2019

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Jersey City, NJ
Past

November 25, 2008 - January 2, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

October 14, 2008 - January 2, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

August 31, 2005 - October 16, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

July 20, 2005 - October 16, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

January 2, 2001 - July 8, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 27, 1997 - November 27, 2000

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

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

RR
Florida
(12/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/24/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/15/1997
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: 5/6/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 8/22/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/9/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

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

Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

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Company Information

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Stamford, CT 06902

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