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Patrick M. Ferris

ATHENE SECURITIES
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 5217824
PF

Professional summary

Patrick Michael Ferris is a registered financial professional currently at ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Patrick is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Patrick has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 17, 2026 - Present

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 36867
West Des Moines, IA
Past

October 11, 2006 - February 20, 2026

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC

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.

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RR
Connecticut
(3/17/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/3/2006
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 6
Date: 10/10/2006
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/22/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
ATHENE SECURITIES IOWA, LLC | IL SECURITIES, LLC | IL SECURITIES, INC. | IL SECURITIES LLC | AVIVA SECURITIES, LLC | ATLAS SP SECURITIES | ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867 / SEC#: , 8-47499

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

Main Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(515) 342-4616
Established
Indiana since 04/21/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ATHENE USA CORPORATIONATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
BATTERSON, CHAD MPRESIDENT, COO, FINOP4880009
BURTON, SHEILA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GEYELIN, ANTONY LAUSSAT IIIVICE PRESIDENT4605388
HUNT, ANGELA JEANCOMPLIANCE OFFICER7192588

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Company Information

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867West Des Moines, IA 50266

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