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Chad E. Spencer

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS
Philadelphia, PA 19112
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CRD#: 5287212
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Professional summary


Chad Elliot Spencer, who also goes by Chad E Spencer, Chad Elliot Spencer, Chad Elliott Spencer, is a registered financial professional currently at FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Chad is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Chad has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Chad E Spencer | Chad Elliot Spencer | Chad Elliott Spencer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 9, 2022 - Present

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112
BD
CRD#: 145244
Philadelphia, PA
Past

December 1, 2020 - October 7, 2022

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

April 22, 2013 - November 16, 2020

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 31, 2010 - April 19, 2013

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105734
SEATTLE, WA
Past

August 31, 2010 - April 19, 2013

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
SEATTLE, WA
Past

October 20, 2008 - June 21, 2010

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

September 25, 2008 - June 21, 2010

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
BELLEVUE, WA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alaska
(10/9/2022)
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Arizona
(8/23/2024)
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California
(8/23/2024)
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Colorado
(8/23/2024)
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Connecticut
(8/27/2025)
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Florida
(8/27/2025)
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Georgia
(8/27/2025)
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Hawaii
(8/27/2025)
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Idaho
(10/9/2022)
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Illinois
(8/27/2025)
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Indiana
(8/27/2025)
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Maryland
(8/27/2025)
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Massachusetts
(8/27/2025)
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Minnesota
(8/27/2025)
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Missouri
(8/23/2024)
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Montana
(10/9/2022)
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Nevada
(8/27/2025)
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New Jersey
(8/27/2025)
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New York
(8/10/2023)
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North Carolina
(8/23/2024)
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Ohio
(8/27/2025)
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Oregon
(10/9/2022)
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Pennsylvania
(10/9/2022)
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Rhode Island
(8/27/2025)
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South Carolina
(8/27/2025)
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Tennessee
(8/27/2025)
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Texas
(8/27/2025)
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Utah
(8/10/2023)
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Washington
(10/9/2022)
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Wisconsin
(8/27/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(8/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FI
FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | FS2 CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 145244 / SEC#: , 8-67718

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


Main Address
201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Mailing Address
201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Phone number
(215) 495-1150
Established
Delaware since 07/17/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FRANKLIN SQUARE HOLDINGS, LPSOLE MEMBER OF FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
DETWILER, ELIZABETH CAMILLAGENERAL COUNSEL, PRINICIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4361137
GAGLIOTI, ENRICO SALVATOREPRESIDENT2649966
PAGNOTTA, CHRISTOPHER VINCENTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4418522
SCARPATI, GERARDFINOP/CFO, PFO2313132

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Company Information


FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 145244Philadelphia, PA 19112

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