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Victor E. Gillett

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 2972724
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Professional summary


Victor Elias Gillett, who also goes by VIctor E Gillett, is a registered financial professional currently at TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Victor is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Victor has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Victor E Gillett

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 19, 2023 - Present

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
BD
CRD#: 16670
Los Angeles, CA
Past

April 24, 2008 - April 10, 2023

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 2006 - April 28, 2008

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 14, 2006 - April 28, 2008

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 18, 2006 - April 28, 2008

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 4, 2000 - January 6, 2006

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 4, 1999 - October 27, 2000

MANULIFE WOOD LOGAN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19177
STAMFORD, CT
Past

March 4, 1998 - March 11, 1999

KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8127
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA

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
Arkansas
(4/19/2023)
RR
California
(4/19/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(4/19/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(4/19/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/19/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/11/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
KENTER SECURITIES CORPORATION | TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC | TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS | TCW BROKERAGE SERVICES

CRD#: 16670 / SEC#: , 8-31114

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


Main Address
515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address
515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone number
(213) 244-0000
Established
Delaware since 04/01/2016
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#
THE TCW GROUP, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
CAMPBELL, ROBERT NMNFINANCIAL REPORTING DIRECTOR/FINOP1349154
CARIERI, JOSEPH CARLMANAGER1223713
MAGPAYO, JOSEPH TCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT, AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2295294
MCCARTHY, GINAMANAGER4226460
VILLA, RICHARD MANUELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE TCW GROUP, INC.5586600
WERTS, FELICIA PANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & SECRETARY6562508

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Company Information


TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 16670Los Angeles, CA 90071

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