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Daniel A. Williams

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS
Baltimore, MD 21231
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CRD#: 5253354
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Professional summary


Daniel Akil Williams, who also goes by Dan Williams, Daniel Williams, is a registered financial professional currently at ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Daniel has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dan Williams | Daniel Williams

Other business activities


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(1) Responsible Alpha; Board Member; Sustainability consulting; 09/2023; approx 1-2 hours per month - no time devoted during normal securities trading hours.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 22, 2024 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 901 S Bond Street Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21231
BD
CRD#: 16853
Baltimore, MD
Past

January 3, 2022 - February 20, 2024

T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105496
Owings Mills, MD
Past

September 24, 2021 - February 20, 2024

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

April 20, 2015 - December 31, 2015

CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37527
BETHESDA, MD
Past

September 17, 2010 - August 16, 2013

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 22, 2008 - September 7, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

August 28, 2007 - September 7, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

January 23, 2007 - April 10, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WELLESLEY, MA

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
California
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/29/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/24/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MARINER FUNDS SERVICES INC. | ALPS SECURITIES, INC. | ALPS MUTUAL FUNDS SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16853 / SEC#: , 8-34626

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


Main Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address
1290 Broadway Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203
Phone number
(303) 623-2577
Established
Colorado since 07/01/1985
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALPS HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
KYLLO, STEPHEN JOHNSVP; PRESIDENT; DIRECTOR; CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER; PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER3204474
NECKEL, TARA JILLVP, DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4051739
PARSONS, ERIC TFINOP, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5215115

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Company Information


ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853Baltimore, MD 21231

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