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Christopher M. Donnells

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CRD#: 4424515
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Christopher Michael Donnells, who also goes by Christopher Donnells, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Christopher had worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Christopher Donnells

Other business activities

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Experience

Past

June 7, 2012 - July 19, 2022

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
FARMINGTON, CT
Past

April 25, 2008 - June 6, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ENFIELD, CT
Past

June 29, 2007 - April 25, 2008

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
ENFIELD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/28/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AXA PARTNERS, A BUSINESS UNIT OF AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900 / SEC#: , 8-42123

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

Main Address
8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 314-2137
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
DURSO, ALFRED JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2546771
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

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Company Information

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900

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