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Russell J. Dolan

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES
Waltham, MA 02451
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CRD#: 4581563
RD

Professional summary


Russell James Dolan is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Waltham, Massachusetts and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Russell has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
NAPA CUSTOM CRUSH LLC DBA THE CAVES AT SODA CANYON; 1351 WESTWOOD BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024; EQUITY OWNER; WINERY; START-11/2009. NAPA CUSTOM CRUSH LLC D/B/A THE CAVES AT SODA CANYON POSITION: OWNERSHIP GROUP MEMBER NATURE: WINE PRODUCTION INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2009 ADDRESS: 1351 WESTWOOD BLVD, SUITE 122, LOS ANGELES CA 90024 DESCRIPTION: OWNERSHIP IN VINEYARD & WINERY.�, BANKERS LIFE POSITION: BRANCH MANAGER NATURE: INSURANCE AND ANNUITY AGENT INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 100 START DATE: 06/17/1999 ADDRESS: 300 5TH AVE, SUITE 6010, WALTHAM, MA 02451; DESCRIPTION: SALES OF INSURANCE AND FIXED/INDEXED ANNUITY PRODUCTS�

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

June 26, 2017 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 300 5th Avenue Ste 6010, Waltham, MA 02451
RIA
CRD#: 281285
Waltham, MA
Current

January 15, 2016 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 300 5th Avenue Ste 6010, Waltham, MA 02451
BD
CRD#: 173962
Waltham, MA
Past

January 24, 2012 - February 4, 2016

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
WALTHAM, MA
Past

July 15, 2010 - February 4, 2016

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
WALTHAM, MA
Past

October 24, 2005 - May 28, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
FARMINGTON, CT
Past

January 14, 2005 - May 28, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
FARMINGTON, CT
Past

September 12, 2002 - January 4, 2005

AFS BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25924
AUSTIN, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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
Connecticut
(1/15/2016)
RR
Florida
(12/12/2022)
RR
Indiana
(1/15/2016)
RR
Iowa
(4/3/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(6/26/2018)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/15/2016)
IAR
Massachusetts
(6/26/2017)
RR
Michigan
(1/15/2016)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/15/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/15/2016)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/26/2018)
RR
Vermont
(1/15/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/19/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-9083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,943,847,697

Red Flags


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Company Information


BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285Waltham, MA 02451

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