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Thomas M. Elder

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
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CRD#: 4549732
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Professional summary

Thomas Mc Key Elder IV, CFA is a registered financial professional currently at PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS located in Los Angeles, California.

Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Thomas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

October 20, 2006 - Present

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

Office #1: 333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
BD
CRD#: 29868
Los Angeles, CA
Past

January 8, 2003 - October 12, 2006

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
WOODLAND HILLS, CA

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.

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RR
California
(11/30/2006)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/18/2006
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 7
Date: 2/4/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/7/2003
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

P&
PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS
PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 29868 / SEC#: , 8-44622

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

Main Address
333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
Mailing Address
333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
Phone number
(213) 625-1900
Established
California since 02/13/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PAYDEN & RYGELSOLE SHAREHOLDER
HERSH, BRADLEY FORRESTCHIEF FINANICAL OFFICER2244165
HUGHES, JEREMY RICHARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4655297
PAYDEN, JOAN ANNCHAIRMAN, CEO, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR358476

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Company Information

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 29868Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536

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