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Jay D. Carlington

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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CRD#: 4543700
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Professional summary

Jay Dalton Carlington is a registered financial professional currently at ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jay is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Jay has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 11, 2018 - Present

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
BD
CRD#: 146230
Philadelphia, PA
Past

March 31, 2017 - December 10, 2018

STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 157233
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 2, 2015 - December 19, 2016

GREEN STREET

RIA
CRD#: 172378
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

February 4, 2013 - December 15, 2014

GREEN STREET TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 28937
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 5, 2005 - August 1, 2012

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/2/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/10/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 9/17/2005
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/2/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AF
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230 / SEC#: , 8-67799

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

Main Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1900 Market Street Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 405-5700
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ABRDN, INC.SOLE MEMBER
DUNN, STEVEN BOYDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2203356
HETTEL, KENDRA ANNACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6164999
KIRSCHENBLATT, CHAD ETHANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP2503352

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Company Information

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 146230Philadelphia, PA 19103

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