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Wesley Sun

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
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CRD#: 5040361
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Professional summary


Wesley Sun, CIMA® is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Wesley is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Wesley has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

September 10, 2021 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 Fountain Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
BD
CRD#: 109064
St. Petersburg, FL
Past

December 21, 2020 - August 6, 2021

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106494
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ
Past

December 14, 2020 - August 6, 2021

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 26, 2019 - March 25, 2021

RAFFERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112526
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 2018 - November 5, 2020

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 27, 2015 - March 6, 2018

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 2015 - March 6, 2018

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 29, 2006 - October 17, 2013

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
PLAINSBORO, NJ
Past

September 29, 2006 - October 17, 2013

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

March 27, 2006 - September 29, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS LP

RIA
CRD#: 105068
PLAINSBORO, NJ
Past

January 18, 2006 - September 29, 2006

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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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Alabama
(9/15/2021)
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Alaska
(9/15/2021)
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Arizona
(9/15/2021)
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Arkansas
(9/15/2021)
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California
(9/10/2021)
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Colorado
(9/15/2021)
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Connecticut
(9/10/2021)
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Delaware
(9/15/2021)
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District of Columbia
(9/15/2021)
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Florida
(9/10/2021)
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Georgia
(9/15/2021)
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Hawaii
(9/15/2021)
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Idaho
(9/15/2021)
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Illinois
(9/15/2021)
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Indiana
(9/15/2021)
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
(9/15/2021)
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
(9/10/2021)
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Massachusetts
(9/15/2021)
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Michigan
(9/15/2021)
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Minnesota
(9/15/2021)
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Mississippi
(9/15/2021)
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Missouri
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Montana
(9/15/2021)
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Nebraska
(9/15/2021)
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Nevada
(9/15/2021)
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New Hampshire
(9/15/2021)
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New Jersey
(9/10/2021)
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New Mexico
(9/15/2021)
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New York
(9/10/2021)
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North Carolina
(9/15/2021)
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North Dakota
(9/15/2021)
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Ohio
(9/16/2021)
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Oklahoma
(9/15/2021)
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Oregon
(9/15/2021)
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Pennsylvania
(9/15/2021)
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Rhode Island
(9/15/2021)
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South Carolina
(9/15/2021)
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South Dakota
(9/15/2021)
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Tennessee
(9/15/2021)
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Texas
(9/15/2021)
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Utah
(9/15/2021)
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Vermont
(9/15/2021)
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Virginia
(9/15/2021)
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Washington
(9/15/2021)
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West Virginia
(9/15/2021)
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Wisconsin
(9/15/2021)
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Wyoming
(9/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/20/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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

Disclosures


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Company Information


FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064St. Petersburg, FL 33716

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