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Michael Connell

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS,
Shelton, CT 06484
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CRD#: 2962737
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Professional summary


Michael Connell, who also goes by Michael G Connell, Michael Gerard Connell, is a registered financial professional currently at PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC located in Shelton, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


Michael G Connell | Michael Gerard Connell

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 23, 2019 - Present

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

Office #1: 1 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
BD
CRD#: 21570
Shelton, CT
Past

April 14, 2020 - November 6, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Hartford, CT
Past

October 23, 2018 - April 10, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Hartford, CT
Past

October 10, 2018 - April 10, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 2, 2018 - September 18, 2018

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
HAMDEN, CT
Past

October 17, 2017 - September 18, 2018

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
HAMDEN, CT
Past

March 17, 2005 - April 18, 2006

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 2002 - January 25, 2005

ING FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28872
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 21, 2001 - July 1, 2002

SLD AMERICA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36259
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

January 14, 1998 - December 21, 2001

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, 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
Connecticut
(4/23/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/14/1999
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC
AMERICAN SKANDIA MARKETING, INC. | PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570 / SEC#: , 8-39058

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


Main Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Mailing Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Phone number
(800) 628-6039
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASHAREHOLDER COMMON
CARROLL, TRACEY MARIAPRESIDENT5841463
HAGGERTY, SCOTT PETERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2619329
HARTNETT, CHRISTINA ACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2672099
MCGRATH, SHANE THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4458909
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPFINOP, CFO2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1

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Company Information


PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570Shelton, CT 06484

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