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Eric M. Franklin

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CRD#: 2972928
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Eric Michael Franklin was a registered financial professional .

Eric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Eric had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 3, 2014 - April 10, 2014

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 19, 2013 - April 10, 2014

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 24, 2012 - April 20, 2012

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 6, 2012 - April 20, 2012

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 24, 2010 - July 15, 2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 25, 2007 - December 10, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 25, 2007 - December 10, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 7, 2003 - May 25, 2007

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17117
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 8, 2002 - May 25, 2007

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17117
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 24, 2001 - August 13, 2002

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 7, 1999 - September 28, 2001

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 1998 - September 28, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

November 28, 1997 - June 17, 1998

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 28, 1997 - June 17, 1998

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/27/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/1/1998
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


W&
WADDELL & REED
WADDELL & REED | WADDELL & REED, INC.

CRD#: 866 / SEC#: 801-16720, 8-27030

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/18/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66202-4200
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 08/11/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY SERVICES BROCHURE - CHOICE MAP (3/31/2021)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD4003349
DALEY, MICHAEL JOHNVP AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL6923129
HANSEN, ELIZABETH ANNSVP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2199658
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT5097259
KRAMPER, MATTHEW SCOTTVP AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2750651
MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAELEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3262384
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSASSISTANT TREASURER2420144
OROSCHAKOFF, MICHELLEVICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2403199
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINTREASURER3254859

Disclosures


Regulatory Event29
Civil Event1
Arbitration11
Bond3

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Company Information


WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

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