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Jeffrey L. Pettiford

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 3225642
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Professional summary


Jeffrey Louis Pettiford, who also goes by Jeffrey Louis Pettiford, Jeff Pettiford, Jeffrey Pettiford, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC located in Chicago, Illinois and TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Jeffrey has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 52 exams.

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Aliases


Jeffrey Louis Pettiford | Jeff Pettiford | Jeffrey Pettiford

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Touchstone Securities, Inc.; investment related; 303 Broadway, Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202; Broker-Dealer; Registered Representative; 05/2020; 160 per month; 140 during trading hours; Business Development Fort Washington Investment Advisors; investment related; 303 Broadway, Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202; RIA / Investment Management; Vice President Relations; 05/2020; 160 per month; 140 during trading hours; Business Development and Client Services. Business Name: CK School Foundation; Not investment related; Located at: 9235 S Hamilton Ave. Chicago IL; Nature: School; Position: Board Member; Start date: 1/1/2016; Approximately 0 hours per month with 0 hours during trading hours; Duties include: Advisory Board Members. Business Name: Mercy Home for Boys and Girls; Not investment related; Located at: 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago IL; Nature of other business: Charity; Position: Board Member; Start date 1/1/2012; Approximately 1 hour per month with 0 hours during trading hours; Duties include: Board Member. Business Name: J+K Development Partners LLC; Investment Related; Located at: Chicago Il; Nature: Real Estate Holding Company; Position: Member; Start date 1/2005; Approximately 0 hours per month with 0 during trading hours; Duties include: None. Business Name: Blue Cap Foundation; Not investment related; Located at: 2155 Broadway Blue Island IL; Nature: Non-Profit Org Foundation; Position: Board Member; started: 5/1/2018; Approximately 1 hour per month with 0 hours during trading hours; Duties include: Board Member.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 16, 2020 - Present

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 107126
Chicago, IL
Current

July 13, 2020 - Present

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 303 Broadway Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202
BD
CRD#: 1526
Cincinnati, OH
Past

July 27, 2011 - September 5, 2013

WILLIAM BLAIR

RIA
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 27, 2011 - September 5, 2013

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 2, 2010 - June 15, 2011

COWEN EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 35693
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 29, 2009 - May 21, 2010

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 24, 2007 - October 2, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 22, 2007 - October 2, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 2, 2007 - October 9, 2007

COWEN EXECUTION SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 35693
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 26, 2003 - January 2, 2007

LYNCH, JONES & RYAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 3198
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 5, 2001 - December 9, 2002

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27314
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 17, 2000 - December 9, 2002

BURRIDGE GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106416
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 24, 1999 - September 7, 2000

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FW
FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC
FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 107126 / SEC#: 801-37235

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/1990 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Alabama
(9/8/2020)
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Alaska
(9/8/2020)
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Arizona
(9/8/2020)
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Arkansas
(9/8/2020)
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California
(9/8/2020)
RR
Colorado
(9/8/2020)
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Connecticut
(9/8/2020)
RR
Delaware
(9/8/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/8/2020)
RR
Florida
(9/8/2020)
RR
Georgia
(9/8/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(9/8/2020)
RR
Idaho
(9/8/2020)
RR
Illinois
(8/3/2020)
RR
Indiana
(9/8/2020)
RR
Iowa
(9/8/2020)
RR
Kansas
(9/8/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(9/8/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(9/8/2020)
RR
Maine
(9/8/2020)
RR
Maryland
(9/8/2020)
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Massachusetts
(9/8/2020)
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Michigan
(9/8/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(9/8/2020)
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Mississippi
(9/8/2020)
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Missouri
(9/8/2020)
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Montana
(9/8/2020)
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Nebraska
(9/8/2020)
RR
Nevada
(9/8/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/8/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(9/8/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(9/8/2020)
RR
New York
(9/8/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/8/2020)
RR
North Dakota
(9/8/2020)
RR
Ohio
(7/14/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(8/16/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/8/2020)
RR
Oregon
(9/8/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/8/2020)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/8/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/8/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(9/8/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(9/8/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(9/8/2020)
RR
Texas
(9/8/2020)
RR
Utah
(9/8/2020)
RR
Vermont
(9/8/2020)
RR
Virgin Islands
(9/8/2020)
RR
Virginia
(9/8/2020)
RR
Washington
(9/8/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(9/8/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/8/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(9/8/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/1/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/13/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FW
FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC
FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 107126 / SEC#: 801-37235

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/1990 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 Broadway Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2388, Cincinnati, OH 45201-2388
Phone number
(513) 361-7600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
154

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (10/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,674
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 84,948,848,163

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/30/2025
Cover Page
11/04/2024
06/30/2023
11/04/2022

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Company Information


FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 107126Chicago, IL

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