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Julia E. Hostetter

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS,
Shelton, CT 06484
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CRD#: 4971758
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Professional summary


Julia Elyse Hostetter, who also goes by Julia Elyse Brown, is a registered financial professional currently at PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC located in Shelton, Connecticut.

Julia is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Julia has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Julia Elyse Brown

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

June 30, 2025 - Present

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

Office #1: 1 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
BD
CRD#: 21570
Shelton, CT
Past

December 16, 2024 - June 9, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
DAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 16, 2024 - June 9, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 16, 2024 - June 9, 2025

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 16, 2024 - June 9, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 16, 2024 - June 9, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 16, 2024 - June 9, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 8, 2018 - November 19, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Spring Valley, CA
Past

February 8, 2018 - November 19, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 11, 2013 - January 23, 2018

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 10, 2013 - January 23, 2018

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - October 2, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - October 2, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

August 1, 2005 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

July 21, 2005 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
BEVERLY HILLS, 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
California
(6/30/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/29/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC
AMERICAN SKANDIA MARKETING, INC. | PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570 / SEC#: , 8-39058

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


Main Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Mailing Address
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
Phone number
(800) 628-6039
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASHAREHOLDER COMMON
CARROLL, TRACEY MARIAPRESIDENT5841463
HAGGERTY, SCOTT PETERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2619329
HARTNETT, CHRISTINA ACHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2672099
MCGRATH, SHANE THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4458909
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPFINOP, CFO2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Civil Event1

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Company Information


PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

CRD#: 21570Shelton, CT 06484

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