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Andrew T. Murdoch

SOMERSET SECURITIES
Portland, OR 97239
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CRD#: 4348536
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Professional summary


Andrew Templeton Murdoch, CFP®, who also goes by Andrew Templeton Murdoch, is a registered financial professional currently at SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC. located in Portland, Oregon.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Andrew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Andrew Templeton Murdoch

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.
1.) SOMERSET WEALTH STRATEGIES- INVESTMENT RELATED, CURRENTLY ENGAGED SELLING NON-VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; FIXED ANNUITIES, FIXED IMMEDIATE ANNUITIES, FIXED LIFE INSURANCE AND FACTORED STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS AKA SECONDARY MARKET ANNUITIES FOR SOMERSET WEALTH STRATEGIES AND HAS BEEN SINCE 10/2009. HE DEVOTES 30 TO 35 HOURS PER WEEK TO THIS ACTIVITY. 2.) SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC - PORTLAND, OR; INVESTMENT RELATED; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; SINCE 3/2014; OREGON STATE RIA; FIRM MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS AND MANAGES PORTFOLIOS, OFFERS ADVICE ON RELATED CONCERNS SUCH AS INSURANCE, CHARITABLE GIVING AND ESTATE PLANNING. 3.) ANKENY GROUP, LLC/HOLDING COMPANY FOR A RESTAURANT-BAR/PART OWNER (INVESTOR WITH A MINORITY INTEREST)/5 HOURS PER WEEK/NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 4.) Sticks and Stones, 427 NW 6th Ave. Portland, OR 97209. Started 1/1/2015. Non-investment related. Part owner. Wood based Jewelry Company. Spend less than 1 hr/mo outside of trading hours. 5.) Andrew Murdoch, 4600 SW Kelly Ave, Portland, OR 97239. Started 09/2013. Non-Investment related. Provide Basic Financial and Related Support to structured settlement payment. Spend approximately 2-4 hrs/mo. Time spent may be during trading hours. 6.) District. 220 SW Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97204. Started 01/01/2015. Non-investment related. Cocktail Bar and Private event location. Spend approximately 8-10 hrs/mo outside trading hours.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

July 16, 2019 - Present

SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4600 S Kelly Ave, Portland, OR 97239
BD
CRD#: 2493
Portland, OR
Past

August 1, 2019 - August 30, 2022

SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170213
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 14, 2014 - July 14, 2017

SOMERSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170213
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 10, 2014 - July 14, 2017

SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2493
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 10, 2011 - November 9, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 8, 2007 - November 9, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
PORTLAND, OR
Past

August 8, 2006 - March 8, 2007

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35830
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 23, 2004 - August 10, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
PORTLAND, OR
Past

August 1, 2002 - June 3, 2004

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

April 2, 2001 - June 27, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(7/17/2019)
RR
Florida
(8/6/2019)
RR
Georgia
(8/1/2019)
RR
Nevada
(11/15/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(8/7/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(10/21/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(8/6/2019)
RR
Oregon
(8/1/2019)
RR
Texas
(8/15/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/12/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/2/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SS
SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC.
BAY COLONY SECURITIES CO., INC. | SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC. | L & M SECURITIES COMPANY INC. | L & M SECURITIES COMPANY | CHARLES J. AUDITORE | BC SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 2493 / SEC#: , 8-11539

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


Main Address
4600 S Kelly Ave, Portland, OR 97239
Mailing Address
4600 S Kelly Ave, Portland, OR 97239
Phone number
(800) 813-4000
Established
Massachusetts since 11/01/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SOMERSET HOLDINGS GROUP, LLCOWNER
GEORGE, KENNETH RONALDCFO/FINOP2643369
HAMLIN, THOMAS BURGESSCEO, CCO2208505

Disclosures


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Company Information


SOMERSET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 2493Portland, OR 97239

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