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Dorothy G. Shaffer

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES
Berwyn, PA 19312
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CRD#: 2961161
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Professional summary

Dorothy Gayle Shaffer, who also goes by Dorothy Gayle Hannon, Dot Hannon, Dorothy Nelson, is a registered financial professional currently at BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

Dorothy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Dorothy has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

Dorothy Gayle Hannon | Dot Hannon | Dorothy Nelson

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 9, 2001 - Present

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 250, Berwyn, PA 19312
BD
CRD#: 38123
Berwyn, PA
Past

September 12, 2000 - December 13, 2000

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 15, 1999 - August 11, 2000

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

February 17, 1998 - December 16, 1998

PROFESSIONAL FUND DISTRIBUTORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43615
WILMINGTON, DE

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
Pennsylvania
(10/2/2006)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/9/1998
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 6
Date: 2/13/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

BC
BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC
BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC. | BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 38123 / SEC#: , 8-48110

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

Main Address
1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 250, Berwyn, PA 19312
Mailing Address
1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 250, Berwyn, PA 19312
Phone number
(800) 333-4573
Established
Delaware since 09/23/2020
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

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BRINKER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC.HOLDING COMPANY
AUDRAIN, MARK ANDREWPRESIDENT/CEO, CCO, AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7046010
PETERS, REID THOMASPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER & FINOP5008608

Disclosures

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Arbitration1

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Company Information

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 38123Berwyn, PA 19312

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