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Scott S. Laxgang

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Boston, MA 02116
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CRD#: 3105694
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Professional summary


Scott S Laxgang, who also goes by Scott Stephen Laxgang, is a registered financial professional currently at JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Scott has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott Stephen Laxgang

Other business activities


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PRINCIPAL BANK AND PRINCIPAL TRUST COMPANY POSITION: Bank/Trust Officer NATURE: Bank/Credit Union/Financial Institution Arrangement INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 07/27/2022 ADDRESS: 3333 Finley Rd, Suite 550, Downers Grove IL 60515, United States DESCRIPTION: Formally designated a bank officer in order to access information and adequately support/manage Principal retirement plan account relationships across both the insurance/broker dealer and bank trust offerings of Principal.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2024 - Present

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
BD
CRD#: 5249
Boston, MA
Past

March 16, 2018 - July 2, 2024

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

March 12, 2018 - July 2, 2024

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

April 5, 2017 - April 5, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LISLE, IL
Past

September 23, 2014 - October 4, 2017

GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172011
LISLE, IL
Past

September 12, 2014 - November 10, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LISLE, IL
Past

March 28, 2014 - December 3, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
LISLE, IL
Past

March 28, 2014 - September 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
LISLE, IL
Past

January 18, 2012 - March 31, 2014

LASALLE ST. INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 109701
LISLE, IL
Past

September 16, 2011 - March 31, 2014

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
LISLE, IL
Past

November 12, 2009 - May 31, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 20, 2007 - September 22, 2009

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27878
WESTCHESTER, IL
Past

September 20, 2007 - September 22, 2009

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15356
WESTCHESTER, IL
Past

May 8, 2007 - September 13, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

March 23, 2007 - September 13, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

November 6, 2000 - February 27, 2007

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

August 24, 1998 - November 21, 2000

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
CHICAGO, IL

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
Illinois
(11/1/2024)
RR
Indiana
(11/1/2024)
RR
Iowa
(11/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/7/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JH
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC | MANULIFE FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | MANEQUITY, INC.

CRD#: 5249 / SEC#: , 8-15826

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


Main Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Mailing Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone number
(617) 663-3021
Established
Delaware since 08/01/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)OWNER
BOGLE, JAMES WILLIAMPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7344902
HARTIGAN, ROBERT JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2931786
LANNIGAN, TRACY KANEVICE PRESIDENT & CORPORATE SECRETARY6944688
SILVA, ANTHONY ALEXDIRECTOR7755954
TANKERSLEY, GARY LYNNPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2637199
WALKER, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS & DIRECTOR4302554

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration3

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Company Information


JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249Boston, MA 02116

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