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Michael Peter Cannizzaro

CFP®
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
BALTIMORE, MD
·CRD# 2922549·29 years registered

Professional Summary

Michael Peter Cannizzaro, CFP®, who also goes by Michael P Cannizzaro, is a registered financial advisor currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland. 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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Michael P Cannizzaro

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

29 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 109064
BD
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
December 18, 2025 - Present

Past

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 158744
RIA
Naples, FL
January 18, 2024 - December 22, 2025
ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLCPast·CRD# 36509
BD
Chicago, IL
January 18, 2024 - December 22, 2025
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
RIA
Naples, FL
September 9, 2021 - August 11, 2023
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
BD
Naples, FL
September 9, 2021 - August 11, 2023
HARRISDIRECT LLCPast·CRD# 42159
RIA
Naples, FL
September 14, 2020 - August 11, 2023
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 29106
BD
Naples, FL
September 11, 2020 - August 11, 2023
HARRISDIRECT LLCPast·CRD# 42159
RIA
Jersey City, NJ
January 15, 2014 - November 6, 2019
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 29106
BD
Jersey City, NJ
January 13, 2014 - November 6, 2019
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
RIA
Morristown, NJ
November 25, 2008 - January 2, 2014
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
BD
Morristown, NJ
October 14, 2008 - January 2, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
RIA
Pennington, NJ
August 31, 2005 - October 16, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
Pennington, NJ
July 20, 2005 - October 16, 2008
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.Past·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
January 2, 2001 - July 8, 2005
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 10410
BD
Hartford, CT
August 27, 1997 - November 27, 2000

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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)

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

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

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

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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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.

2Cannzz LLC - Rental Property Owner; Runnemede, NJ; Real Estate; beginning 10/03/2021; 10 hours annually, no time devoted during normal securities trading hours.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(12/18/2025)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1997About the Series 6 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2002About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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