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Ching Chou

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Franklin, TN 37067
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CRD#: 4286986
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Professional summary

Ching Chou, who also goes by Ching Shen Chou, Michael Chou, Mike Chou, is a registered financial professional currently at JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Ching is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Ching has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Ching Shen Chou | Michael Chou | Mike Chou

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

December 7, 2023 - Present

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

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

February 26, 2021 - December 4, 2023

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 19, 2009 - January 14, 2021

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

March 2, 2005 - May 28, 2009

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

March 2, 2005 - May 28, 2009

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

July 20, 2004 - March 1, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
DENVER, CO
Past

July 20, 2004 - March 1, 2005

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 20, 2004 - March 1, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 25, 2002 - June 15, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
DENVER, CO
Past

September 27, 2002 - June 15, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 27, 2002 - June 15, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 12, 2001 - September 9, 2002

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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
California
(12/7/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/24/2002
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: 10/17/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/10/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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 SUZETTESVP, 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 RSVP, STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS2659967
REED, ALISON RUSSINTERIM HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION3241221

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Company Information

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 40178Franklin, TN 37067

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