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Timothy I. Mcdowell

MFD DISTRIBUTOR
MADISON, WI 53711
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CRD#: 3260925
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Professional summary

Timothy Ian Mcdowell is a registered financial professional currently at MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Timothy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Timothy has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 27, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 13, 2018 - Present

MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

Office #1: 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
BD
CRD#: 44930
MADISON, WI
Past

December 4, 2014 - September 13, 2017

CURIAN CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132938
DENVER, CO
Past

June 26, 2006 - October 19, 2016

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

August 10, 2005 - September 17, 2018

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

November 7, 2003 - September 12, 2005

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 21786
BLOOMINGTON , IL
Past

February 5, 2002 - September 12, 2005

FIRST MIDWEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21786
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

September 19, 2000 - January 24, 2002

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21111
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

August 13, 1999 - September 18, 2000

J.P. SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36559
BELLEVUE, NE

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
Illinois
(11/21/2018)
RR
Missouri
(11/21/2018)
RR
Montana
(11/13/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/13/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/12/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/17/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/13/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 9/9/2020
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 5/16/2001
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/26/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MD
MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
ARTISAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | MOSAIC FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | ARTISAN SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 44930 / SEC#: , 8-50894

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

Main Address
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Mailing Address
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Phone number
(608) 274-0300
Established
Wisconsin since 12/19/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
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#
MADISON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
CARL, STEVEN ALLANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER2749848
MCDOWELL, TIMOTHY IANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3260925

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Company Information

MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 44930Madison, WI 53711

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