AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
AW

Addison R. West

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4472520
AW

Professional summary

Addison Randall West is a registered financial professional currently at AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Addison is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Addison has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Addison Randall West's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

May 16, 2022 - Present

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

Office #1: 1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
BD
CRD#: 38383
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

September 24, 2018 - January 16, 2022

XMS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142871
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 2016 - September 10, 2018

GRANDFUND INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143253
Bryn Mawr, PA
Past

July 1, 2010 - September 21, 2016

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

January 30, 2006 - June 30, 2010

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 6, 2005 - January 3, 2006

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 24, 2004 - December 31, 2004

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME
Past

December 17, 2001 - February 12, 2004

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
BOSTON, MA

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
Alaska
(8/24/2023)
RR
California
(5/24/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/2/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/24/2024)
RR
Illinois
(7/18/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(5/24/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/16/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(5/24/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/24/2023)
RR
Virginia
(5/24/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(8/5/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/30/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/10/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/14/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 10/3/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AF
AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION | PHILADELPHIA FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PFG DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | LOMBARD INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383 / SEC#: , 8-48416

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(484) 530-4800
Established
Delaware since 01/26/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
APPS BD, LLCSHAREHOLDER
BONNER, JOHN FRANCISDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY7983498
FISCHER, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR1191103
KLEIN, VIRGINIA ANNDIRECTOR2985970
SODERBERG, ALISON NICOLEPRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6824140

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383Philadelphia, PA 19103

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Addison West

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Paul B Mullen
Paul MullenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
IAR
RR
Horsham, PA
Boris Niko
Boris NikoAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Feasterville, PA
Dustin Michael Willing
Dustin WillingAdvisorCheck Check Mark
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Wayne, PA
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics