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Christopher V. Ricciardi

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
Baltimore, MD 21231
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CRD#: 5556182
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Professional summary

Christopher Vigliatore Ricciardi, who also goes by Christopher VIgliatore Ricciardi, Christopher Ricciardi Vigliatore, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Christopher Vigliatore Ricciardi | Christopher Ricciardi Vigliatore

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

April 24, 2024 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
BD
CRD#: 109064
Baltimore, MD
Past

November 30, 2023 - March 18, 2024

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 118219
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

June 20, 2019 - November 30, 2023

ICAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 171061
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

May 8, 2017 - March 21, 2019

ALPHACORE CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174346
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

February 22, 2017 - March 6, 2019

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
La Jolla, CA
Past

June 2, 2015 - January 24, 2017

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Carlsbad, CA
Past

July 10, 2009 - January 6, 2014

ALPHAMAX DISTRIBUTORS, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 8258
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

February 5, 2009 - June 2, 2009

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139212
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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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Alabama
(1/2/2026)
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Alaska
(1/2/2026)
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Arizona
(1/2/2026)
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Arkansas
(1/2/2026)
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California
(4/24/2024)
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Colorado
(1/2/2026)
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Connecticut
(4/24/2024)
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Delaware
(1/2/2026)
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District of Columbia
(1/2/2026)
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Florida
(4/24/2024)
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Georgia
(4/24/2024)
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Hawaii
(1/2/2026)
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Idaho
(1/2/2026)
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Illinois
(1/2/2026)
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Indiana
(1/2/2026)
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
(1/2/2026)
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Louisiana
(1/2/2026)
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Maine
(1/2/2026)
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Maryland
(1/2/2026)
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Massachusetts
(4/24/2024)
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Michigan
(1/2/2026)
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Minnesota
(1/2/2026)
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Mississippi
(1/2/2026)
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Missouri
(1/2/2026)
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Montana
(1/2/2026)
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Nebraska
(1/2/2026)
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Nevada
(1/2/2026)
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New Hampshire
(1/2/2026)
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New Jersey
(1/2/2026)
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New Mexico
(1/2/2026)
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New York
(4/24/2024)
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North Carolina
(10/24/2025)
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North Dakota
(1/2/2026)
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Ohio
(1/2/2026)
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Oklahoma
(1/2/2026)
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Oregon
(1/2/2026)
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Pennsylvania
(1/2/2026)
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Puerto Rico
(1/2/2026)
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Rhode Island
(1/2/2026)
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South Carolina
(10/24/2025)
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South Dakota
(1/2/2026)
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Tennessee
(1/2/2026)
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Texas
(1/2/2026)
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Utah
(1/2/2026)
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Vermont
(1/2/2026)
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Virgin Islands
(1/2/2026)
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Virginia
(1/2/2026)
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Washington
(1/2/2026)
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West Virginia
(1/2/2026)
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Wisconsin
(1/2/2026)
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Wyoming
(1/2/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/8/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/25/2009
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: 2/4/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

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

Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

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Company Information

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064Baltimore, MD 21231

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