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Brian O. Miller

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
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CRD#: 4666900
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Professional summary

Brian Owens Miller is a registered financial professional currently at PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS located in Los Angeles, California.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Brian has worked at 1 firm 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

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

May 7, 2010 - Present

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

Office #1: 333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
BD
CRD#: 29868
Los Angeles, 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
Arizona
(2/21/2024)
RR
California
(8/12/2010)
RR
Colorado
(2/21/2024)
RR
Idaho
(2/21/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/21/2024)
RR
Oregon
(2/21/2024)
RR
Utah
(2/21/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/21/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(2/21/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/11/2010
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: 5/6/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

P&
PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS
PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 29868 / SEC#: , 8-44622

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

Main Address
333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
Mailing Address
333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
Phone number
(213) 625-1900
Established
California since 02/13/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PAYDEN & RYGELSOLE SHAREHOLDER
HERSH, BRADLEY FORRESTCHIEF FINANICAL OFFICER2244165
HUGHES, JEREMY RICHARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4655297
PAYDEN, JOAN ANNCHAIRMAN, CEO, PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR358476

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Company Information

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 29868Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536

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