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Padraic F. Stanton

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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CRD#: 4653565
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Professional summary

Padraic Francis Stanton, CIMA®, who also goes by Padraic F Stanton, Padraic Francis Stanton, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

Padraic is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Padraic has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Padraic F Stanton | Padraic Francis Stanton

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

July 7, 2021 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

July 31, 2019 - July 7, 2021

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

July 31, 2019 - July 7, 2021

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13594
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

April 14, 2017 - June 18, 2019

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

October 31, 2014 - July 29, 2016

RS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 165753
VILLANOVA, PA
Past

October 12, 2011 - October 13, 2014

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 7, 2011 - October 13, 2014

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155584
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 25, 2010 - September 21, 2011

OAK FAMILY ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141332
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 23, 2007 - January 2, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 23, 2007 - January 2, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 27, 2005 - June 22, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 27, 2005 - June 22, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 3, 2004 - September 15, 2005

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Past

April 20, 2004 - September 15, 2005

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(7/7/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(1/7/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/7/2021)
RR
Illinois
(7/7/2021)
RR
Indiana
(7/7/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(7/7/2021)
RR
New York
(7/7/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/7/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/6/2011
Uniform Combined 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: 10/11/2011
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

BD
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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