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Joseph J. Barrato

ARCHER DISTRIBUTORS
Laurel, MD 20707
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CRD#: 4253082
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Professional summary

Joseph John Barrato II, who also goes by Joe Barrato, Joseph Barrato II, is a registered financial professional currently at ARCHER DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Laurel, Maryland.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Joe Barrato | Joseph Barrato Ii

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 4, 2012 - Present

ARCHER DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 6100 Chevy Chase Dr., Suite 100, Laurel, MD 20707Office #2: 6100 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 100, Laurel, MD 20707
BD
CRD#: 158961
Laurel, MD
Past

December 15, 2006 - June 29, 2012

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

January 31, 2001 - January 18, 2006

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD

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
Maryland
(9/4/2012)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/30/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AD
ARCHER DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ARCHER DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 158961 / SEC#: , 8-68951

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

Main Address
6100 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 100, Laurel, MD 20707
Mailing Address
6100 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 100, Laurel, MD 20707
Phone number
(301) 260-1001 EXT 650
Established
Delaware since 08/02/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARROW INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCDIRECT OWNER
DORFMAN, ESTEE CARLAFINOP2696529
NIELSEN, MICHAEL JAMESPRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5099512

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Company Information

ARCHER DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 158961Laurel, MD 20707

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