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Robert Herron

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Columbus, OH 43215
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CRD#: 5478481
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Professional summary

Robert Herron, CFP®, who also goes by Robert Ford Herron, Herron F. Robert, Herron Ford Robert, is a registered financial professional currently at NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.

Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Robert Ford Herron | Herron F. Robert | Herron Ford Robert

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

May 17, 2017 - Present

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215
BD
CRD#: 25910
Columbus, OH
Past

December 18, 2019 - August 2, 2024

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 23, 2013 - September 30, 2014

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 5, 2010 - July 8, 2013

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

February 21, 2008 - July 24, 2013

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/17/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/23/2010
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 7
Date: 8/7/2013
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/29/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

NF
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC
ALLIED GROUP MERCHANT BANKING CORPORATION | VILLANOVA DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC | GARTMORE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 25910 / SEC#: , 8-42135

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

Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-18-102, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number
(614) 435-6278
Established
Delaware since 04/29/2007
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

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NFS DISTRIBUTORS INC.OWNER
ANIANO, JOSEPH NICHOLASSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP4303290
BUTSON, HOLLY ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER724115
CUMMINGS, LELAND THOMASCHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT2523271
GINNAN, STEVEN A.MANAGER6984613
HAWLEY, CRAIG ALANMANAGER4499105
RIMES, STEPHEN RANDOLPHVP, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY4138948
ROSWELL, EWAN THEODOREAVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP3056545

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Company Information

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 25910Columbus, OH 43215

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