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Brian R. Sward

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Franklin, TN 37067
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CRD#: 4092846
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Professional summary

Brian Raymond Sward, CFA is a registered financial professional currently at JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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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CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

April 28, 2011 - Present

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 300 Innovation Dr, Franklin, TN 37067
BD
CRD#: 40178
Franklin, TN
Past

June 12, 2008 - July 12, 2010

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 12, 2008 - May 2, 2011

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 12, 2008 - May 2, 2011

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

August 30, 2005 - May 2, 2011

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
DENVER, CO
Past

December 12, 2003 - March 14, 2005

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 102920
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 14, 2001 - November 8, 2001

AMERICAN CENTURY BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42846
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

May 9, 2000 - December 12, 2003

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO

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
Tennessee
(9/26/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/12/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/8/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/28/2007
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

JN
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 40178 / SEC#: , 8-48984

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

Main Address
300 Innovation Dr, Franklin, TN 37067
Mailing Address
300 Innovation Dr, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone number
(800) 565-9044
Established
Delaware since 05/31/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
ASHIOTOU, MARINADIRECTOR8157690
BINIORIS, SAVVAS PANAGIOTISDIRECTOR6314984
CHILDS, GARETT JAMESDIRECTOR6288054
CRANMORE, HILARY RAEDIRECTOR4880665
GOLSON, ASHLEY SUZETTESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SALES DESK5461231
KAISER, HEIDI LYNNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL3001204
LOWRY, KRISTINE MARIEVICE PRESIDENT, FINOP AND CONTROLLER4168279
LUEBBERS, KEVIN JAMESSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SALES MANAGER4399095
LUPTON, RYAN DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4822827
MASUCCI, GREGORY RSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS2659967
REED, ALISON RUSSEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION3241221

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Company Information

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 40178Franklin, TN 37067

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