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Joseph Nicholas Aniano

CIMA®
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Columbus, OH
·CRD# 4303290·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Joseph Nicholas Aniano, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Columbus, Ohio. Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Joseph has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Credentials

CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 25910
BD
One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215
September 18, 2026 - Present
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 11173
RIA
Columbus, OH
April 6, 2022 - September 23, 2026
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 11173
BD
Columbus, OH
August 27, 2021 - September 23, 2026
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 25910
BD
Columbus, OH
April 23, 2020 - March 28, 2022
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 142373
RIA
Columbus, OH
June 27, 2018 - April 6, 2022
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
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Grandview Heights, OH
June 27, 2018 - May 15, 2020
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
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New York, NY
January 1, 2010 - June 15, 2018
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
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New York, NY
January 1, 2010 - June 15, 2018
UBS INTERNATIONAL INC.·CRD# 107726
RIA
New York, NY
November 5, 2008 - January 1, 2010
UBS INTERNATIONAL INC.·CRD# 107726
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New York, NY
April 7, 2008 - January 1, 2010

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Current Firm

NF
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

ALLIED GROUP MERCHANT BANKING CORPORATION | VILLANOVA DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC | GARTMORE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 25910 / SEC#: 8-42135
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215

Mailing Address

One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone Number

(614) 435-6278

Established

Delaware since 04/29/2007

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NFS DISTRIBUTORS INC.OWNER—
ANIANO, JOSEPH NICHOLASSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP4303290
BUTSON, HOLLY ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER724115
CUMMINGS, LELAND THOMASCHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT2523271
GINNAN, STEVEN A.MANAGER6984613
HAWLEY, CRAIG ALANMANAGER4499105
RIMES, STEPHEN RANDOLPHVP, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY4138948
ROSWELL, EWAN THEODOREAVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP3056545

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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Other business activities

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--Position: Coach Company/Employer: Resolute Lacrosse Location: 3599 Chiller Lane, Columbus Ohio Start Date: Sep 29, 2023Hours Devoted Monthly: 6 Hours During Trading Hours: 0 Investment Related: No --Position: Board Member Company/Employer: New Albany Youth Lacrosse Location: New Albany, OH Start Date: 10/19/2021 Hours Devoted Monthly: 6 Hours During Trading Hours: 0 Investment Related: No --Position: Board Member, Coach Company/Employer: New Albany Youth Football Location: New Albany, OH Start Date: 08/01/2023 Hours Devoted Monthly: 3 Hours During Trading Hours: 0 Investment Related: No

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Ohio
(9/18/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2008About the Series 66 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2008About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2017About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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