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Richard R. Porteus

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Stamford, CT 06902
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CRD#: 4048599
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Professional summary

Richard Ramsey Porteus, who also goes by Richard Ramsey Porteus Jr., Ramsey Porteus, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Richard Ramsey Porteus Jr. | Ramsey Porteus

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 20, 2021 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902
BD
CRD#: 109064
Stamford, CT
Past

January 2, 2024 - August 7, 2024

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
STAMFORD, CT
Past

August 11, 2020 - December 17, 2021

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

December 1, 2005 - October 15, 2019

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 30, 2004 - December 1, 2005

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 11, 2001 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 26, 2001 - December 18, 2003

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 27, 2001 - December 17, 2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 27, 2001 - December 17, 2003

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

December 13, 1999 - December 10, 2003

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/27/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/10/1999
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 9/6/2002
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/12/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 6/16/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

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

Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

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Company Information

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Stamford, CT 06902

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