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Andrew C. Federspiel

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 4550656
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Professional summary


Andrew Christian Federspiel is a registered financial professional currently at PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Andrew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 19, 2024 - Present

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 4452
Newport Beach, CA
Past

December 14, 2022 - May 31, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

February 12, 2019 - July 28, 2021

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

March 7, 2018 - February 11, 2019

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

February 21, 2018 - July 28, 2021

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

October 31, 2016 - December 22, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

July 20, 2016 - December 22, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 6, 2014 - March 24, 2016

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 25, 2009 - March 21, 2012

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 26, 2008 - February 23, 2009

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 19, 2007 - June 3, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

June 19, 2007 - June 3, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

May 27, 2004 - September 26, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past

May 27, 2004 - September 26, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 11, 2002 - September 19, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

August 27, 2002 - September 19, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 27, 2002 - September 19, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Virginia
(6/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/31/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/10/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PS
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
PACIFIC EQUITY SALES COMPANY | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC SECURITIES | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBURTORS, INC.

CRD#: 4452 / SEC#: , 8-15264

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


Main Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Mailing Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Phone number
(949) 219-6579
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT OF APPLICANT
DARE, BARBARA ALYCEVICE PRESIDENT5074108
KISSEL, GEOFFREY PCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7499710
LA ROQUE, SUZANNE MARIEASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4222767
SMITH, TREVOR TIMOTHYVICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICER4844953
YAMAUCHI, STARLA CHINVICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY7721024

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Company Information


PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 4452Newport Beach, CA 92660

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