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Brian M. Moran

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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CRD#: 4120793
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Professional summary

Brian Michael Moran, CIMA® is a registered financial professional currently at ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Bernardsville, New Jersey.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

May 14, 2020 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 2 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
BD
CRD#: 16853
Bernardsville, NJ
Past

September 11, 2015 - January 2, 2020

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27314
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 4, 2010 - September 3, 2015

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 5493
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 2004 - September 3, 2015

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 2004 - September 3, 2015

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 2001 - September 7, 2004

CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 2000 - September 15, 2000

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY

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
New Jersey
(5/14/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/18/2000
Uniform Combined 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: 2/21/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/1/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MARINER FUNDS SERVICES INC. | ALPS SECURITIES, INC. | ALPS MUTUAL FUNDS SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16853 / SEC#: , 8-34626

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

Main Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Phone number
(303) 623-2577
Established
Colorado since 07/01/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALPS HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
KYLLO, STEPHEN JOHNSVP; PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER3204474
NECKEL, TARA JILLVP, DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4051739
PARSONS, ERIC TFINOP, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5215115

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Company Information

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853Bernardsville, NJ 07924

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