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Reed S. Gilbert

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Ridgewood, NJ
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CRD#: 4653481
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Professional summary


Reed Spencer Gilbert, who also goes by Reed Gilbert, is a registered financial professional currently at NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Reed is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Reed has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Reed Gilbert

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.
POA FOR MOTHER: CAROLYN GILBERT POSITION: POA NATURE: Fiduciary Appointment (e.g., Trustee, Executor, POA) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 4209 Heathcote Road, Wayzata MN 55391, United States DESCRIPTION: General POA activities which may include writing check and paying bills. EXECUTOR OF MY MOTHER'S ESTATE WHEN SHE PASSES. CAROLYN GILBERT POSITION: I will be the Executor of my mother's estate when she passes. Carolyn Gilbert NATURE: Fiduciary Appointment (e.g., Trustee, Executor, POA) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 4209 Heathcote Road, Wayzata MN 55391, United States DESCRIPTION: Paying bill and doing what is needed to settle her estate. POA FOR MY AUNT REBECCA COMSTOCK POSITION: POA for my aunt if she was not able to make decisions or passes away. Would be writing checks and doing other things. NATURE: Fiduciary Appointment (e.g., Trustee, Executor, POA) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 4209 Heathcote Road, Wayzata MN 55391, United States DESCRIPTION: POA for my aunt if she was not able to make decisions or passes away. Would be writing checks and doing other things. TRUSTEE FOR MY AUNT REBECCA COMSTOCK WHEN SHE PASSES. POSITION: Trustee for my aunt Rebecca Comstock Irrevocable Trust when she dies. NATURE: Fiduciary Appointment (e.g., Trustee, Executor, POA) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 4209 Heathcote Road, Wayzata MN 55391, United States DESCRIPTION: Writing check and doing what the trust states. EXECUTOR OF MY AUNT REBECCA COMSTOCK ESTATE WHEN SHE PASSES. POSITION: Executor of my aunt Rebecca Comstock estate when she passes. NATURE: Fiduciary Appointment (e.g., Trustee, Executor, POA) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 4209 Heathcote Road, Wayzata MN 55391, United States DESCRIPTION: Will be writing checks and doing what is needed to settle her estate after she passes. CORPORATE FUNDING PARTNERS LLC POSITION: Owner and only employee NATURE: Corporate Lending INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 01/17/2022 ADDRESS: 4209 Heathcote Road, Deephaven MN 55391, United States DESCRIPTION: Introduction to my business owner contact for lending purposes.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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

September 2, 2025 - Present

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
Ridgewood, NJ
Past

January 10, 2025 - August 21, 2025

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

June 24, 2024 - December 31, 2024

VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS

BD
CRD#: 298105
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 9, 2022 - March 6, 2024

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145244
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 5, 2021 - September 13, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
Past

March 24, 2021 - September 13, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
Past

June 16, 2008 - January 27, 2021

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 7, 2007 - June 18, 2008

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

December 3, 2003 - July 5, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

August 28, 2003 - July 5, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Minnesota
(9/2/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(9/8/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/30/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/11/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/23/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 35350 / SEC#: , 8-46655

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


Main Address
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mailing Address
30 Hudson Street 22nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone number
(201) 685-6220
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2003
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#
NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LLC.SHAREHOLDER - 100%-MEMBER
AKKERMAN, JOHN WILLIAMSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, NYL INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER2780712
ANDREOLA, MICHAEL JOSEPHDIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE AND SALES MATERIAL REVIEW - ELECTED OFFICER4302689
BAIN, KAREN ANNMANAGING DIRECTOR, TAX-ELECTED OFFICER6160313
BARROS, JOSE NEPTALI JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER3118930
BENINTENDE, JACK ROBERT JR.MANAGING DIRECTOR, INDEX IQ - ELECTED OFFICER7714943
CRUZ, DAVID NMNSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER2560569
GAMBLE, MICHAEL ADAMMANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER7536233
GOLDSTEIN, ANDREW PHILLIPMANAGING DIRECTOR, FIELD OPERATIONS VALUE STREAM AGENCY WHOLESALE-ELECTED OFFICER5103842
HANSEN, MARTA SOFIADIRECTOR(OFFICER), CFO, FINOP, TREASURER, PRINCIPAL OPS OFFICER-ELECTED OFFICER4899589
HARTE, FRANCIS MICHAELSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER1976402
HOWARD, LINDA MARIEDIRECTOR AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML OFFICER AND OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL OFFICER-ELECTED OFFICER2822341
LEHNEIS, KIRK CHRISTOPHERSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD-ELECTED OFFICER6773807
LONG, HARRY SCOTTDIRECTOR, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS-RETAIL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER2029580
MEADE, COLLEEN ANNESECRETARY-ELECTED OFFICER5615089
MICUCCI, ALISON HIERSSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, MACKAY SHIELDS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER2709298
MILLAY, EDWARD PAULMANAGING DIRECTOR - ELECTED OFFICER7837443
MISRA, MANALI SUDHIRASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY - ELECTED OFFICER8047340
SABAL, CRAIG ANDREWSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, NYL INVESTORS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER4591702
SHARRIER, ELIZABETH ANNEASSISTANT SECRETARY-ELECTED OFFICER2049186
STRINGER, CHRISTOPHER RYANSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, APOGEM CAPITAL INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER5149663
WICKWIRE, BRIAN DAVIDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CONTROLLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER4332103

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Company Information


NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 35350Ridgewood, NJ

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