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Joanna F. Makinster

PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS
WHITE PLAINS, NY 10604
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CRD#: 3162339
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Professional summary


Joanna Franks Makinster, who also goes by Joanna Franks, Joanna Makinster, is a registered financial professional currently at PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC. located in White Plains, New York.

Joanna is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joanna has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases


Joanna Franks | Joanna Makinster

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 24, 2025 - Present

PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.

Office #1: 701 Westchester Avenue Suite 320e, White Plains, NY 10604
BD
CRD#: 26249
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

February 25, 2016 - May 20, 2024

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 14, 2014 - June 4, 2015

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
PEACHTREE COR, GA
Past

May 3, 2013 - July 29, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 13, 2011 - July 29, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 8, 2007 - September 10, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 1, 2002 - March 23, 2007

ENTERPRISE FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 883
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 13, 2001 - October 21, 2002

WELLS INVESTMENT SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 15252
NORCROSS, GA
Past

March 30, 1999 - March 27, 2001

DAVIS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7975
TUCSON, AZ

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
North Carolina
(1/24/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/19/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.
PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC. | RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 26249 / SEC#: , 8-42445

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


Main Address
701 Westchester Avenue Suite 320e, White Plains, NY 10604
Mailing Address
701 Westchester Avenue Suite 320e, White Plains, NY 10604
Phone number
(914) 821-9554
Established
Delaware since 05/25/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PENTEGRA SERVICES INC.PARENT COMPANY
ERNST, LARS GERHARDDIRECTOR, VP AND CCO5197938
FINNEGAN, KEVIN ODIRECTOR
WIETSMA, ERIC HANSDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT3167584

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Company Information


PENTEGRA DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 26249White Plains, NY 10604

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