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Chad R. Morgan

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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CRD#: 4643260
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Professional summary

Chad Ross Morgan is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

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

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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.
(1) THE HOUSE DC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; PO BOX 30958, WASHINGTON, DC 20030; TRANSFORMING & EMPOWERING THE LIVES OF INNER CITY YOUTH BY MEETING PHYSICAL & SPIRITUAL NEEDS; BOARD OF DIRECTORS; START: 09/2012; 03HRS\MO, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS; QUARTERLY MEETINGS, ANNUAL FUNDRAISING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. (2) CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN CONSERVATORY OF ALEXANDRIA; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 3510 CAMERON MILLS ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22305; HYBRID UNIVERSITY MODEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; BOARD OF DIRECTORS; START: 05/2018; 4HRS/MO, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS; MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AT NIGHT.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 30, 2024 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 101 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078
BD
CRD#: 109064
Short Hills, NJ
Past

May 21, 2015 - July 3, 2024

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
Alexandria, VA
Past

December 8, 2014 - July 3, 2024

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 3, 2013 - December 2, 2014

NASDAQ EXECUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7270
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 3, 2012 - July 26, 2012

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 15, 2011 - December 31, 2011

BLACKROCK FUND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 146183
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

September 18, 2006 - August 26, 2011

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
WHEATON, IL
Past

March 31, 2003 - September 18, 2006

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
WHEATON, IL

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

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California
(10/23/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/23/2024)
RR
Delaware
(7/30/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/30/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(7/30/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(7/30/2024)
RR
New York
(10/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/30/2024)
RR
Virginia
(7/30/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/16/2003
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: 3/27/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
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#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

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Company Information

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Short Hills, NJ 07078

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