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Andrew H. Balin

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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CRD#: 5205727
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Professional summary

Andrew Harry Balin, who also goes by Andrew Harry Balin, Andy Balin, is a registered financial professional currently at AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Andrew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Andrew Harry Balin | Andy Balin

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

August 28, 2025 - Present

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
BD
CRD#: 41081
Cincinnati, OH
Past

October 6, 2006 - March 18, 2013

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/8/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/28/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/25/2025
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/5/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OHIO NATIONAL EQUITIES, INC.

CRD#: 41081 / SEC#: , 8-49296

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

Main Address
One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 237, Cincinnati, OH 45201-0371
Phone number
(513) 797-3443
Established
Ohio since 01/17/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (42 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CONSTELLATION INSURANCE, INC.PARENT COMPANY
JACK, CLIFFORD JAMESDIRECTOR1398005
SOCOL, MARC ALLANPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2761094
VANHOY, ANDREW JOSEPHDIRECTOR & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3012299

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Company Information

AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 41081Cincinnati, OH 45242

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