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Carolyn Ann Wilary

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR

Milwaukee, WI

·CRD# 4220513·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Carolyn Ann Wilary, who also goes by Carolyn Ann Gillis, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carolyn is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Carolyn has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Other Aliases

Carolyn Ann Gillis

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 133366

BD

417 E Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

April 1, 2005 - Present

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 15658

BD

Menomonee Falls, WI

August 9, 2000 - April 7, 2005

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Current Firm

AF

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | WELLS FARGO FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 133366 / SEC#: 8-66716

BD

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1415 Vantage Park Drive, Charlotte, NC 28203

Mailing Address

417 E Chicago Street, Milwaukee, WI 53052

Phone Number

(888) 877-9275

Established

Delaware since 07/09/2004

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
ALLSPRING GLOBAL INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS LLC	PARENT	—
GIBSON, LORI MITCHUM	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER/PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	3070238
KENNEY, JOHN DUFF	DIRECTOR	2387755
MCKINLEY, KATHERINE SANDMAN	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	6807581
MONINGER, JOHN KENNETH	PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN	2494976
WILARY, CAROLYN ANN	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4220513

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

RR

Alabama
(4/2/2026)

RR

Alaska
(4/2/2026)

RR

Arizona
(4/2/2026)

RR

Arkansas
(4/2/2026)

RR

California
(4/2/2026)

RR

Colorado
(4/2/2026)

RR

Connecticut
(4/2/2026)

RR

Delaware
(4/2/2026)

RR

District of Columbia
(4/2/2026)

RR

Florida
(4/2/2026)

RR

Georgia
(4/2/2026)

RR

Hawaii
(4/2/2026)

RR

Idaho
(4/2/2026)

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Illinois
(4/2/2026)

RR

Indiana
(4/2/2026)

RR

Iowa
(4/2/2026)

RR

Kansas
(4/2/2026)

RR

Kentucky
(4/2/2026)

RR

Louisiana
(4/2/2026)

RR

Maine
(4/2/2026)

RR

Maryland
(4/2/2026)

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Massachusetts
(4/2/2026)

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Michigan
(4/2/2026)

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Minnesota
(4/2/2026)

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Mississippi
(4/2/2026)

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Missouri
(4/2/2026)

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Montana
(4/2/2026)

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Nebraska
(4/2/2026)

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Nevada
(4/2/2026)

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New Hampshire
(4/2/2026)

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New Jersey
(4/2/2026)

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New Mexico
(4/2/2026)

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New York
(4/2/2026)

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North Carolina
(4/2/2026)

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North Dakota
(4/2/2026)

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Ohio
(4/3/2026)

RR

Oklahoma
(4/2/2026)

RR

Oregon
(4/2/2026)

RR

Pennsylvania
(4/2/2026)

RR

Puerto Rico
(4/2/2026)

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Rhode Island
(4/2/2026)

RR

South Carolina
(4/2/2026)

RR

South Dakota
(4/2/2026)

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Tennessee
(4/2/2026)

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Texas
(4/2/2026)

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Utah
(4/2/2026)

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Vermont
(4/2/2026)

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Virgin Islands
(4/2/2026)

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Virginia
(4/2/2026)

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Washington
(4/2/2026)

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West Virginia
(4/2/2026)

RR

Wisconsin
(4/1/2005)

RR

Wyoming
(4/2/2026)

Exams

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Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2007About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2005About the Series 24 exam

FINRA

SRO Registrations

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