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Daniel A. Muzzarelli

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
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CRD#: 5123021
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Professional summary

Daniel Arthur Muzzarelli, who also goes by Daniel A Muzzarelli, Daniel A. Muzzarelli, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Daniel has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Daniel A Muzzarelli | Daniel A. Muzzarelli

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

July 7, 2021 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

September 21, 2016 - July 7, 2021

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 3, 2012 - September 7, 2016

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
PALM BEACH, FL
Past

July 11, 2011 - September 7, 2016

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 105247
PALM BEACH, FL
Past

July 8, 2011 - December 31, 2011

BLACKROCK FUND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 146183
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 13, 2009 - July 8, 2011

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 13, 2009 - July 8, 2011

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 14, 2009 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 7, 2009 - November 13, 2009

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 2, 2008 - March 27, 2009

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

September 29, 2008 - March 27, 2009

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

July 28, 2006 - February 1, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

June 29, 2006 - February 1, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

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Alabama
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Georgia
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Louisiana
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Nebraska
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Rhode Island
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/20/2006
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: 6/28/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/23/2020
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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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#: 109064St. Petersburg, FL 33716

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