George A. Taylor

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

Naperville, IL 60563

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CRD#: 5563823

Professional summary

George A Taylor, who also goes by George A Taylor, George Anthony Taylor, is a registered financial advisor currently at CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC located in Naperville, Illinois and CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC located in Naperville, Illinois.

George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. George has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

George A Taylor | George Anthony Taylor

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 18, 2024 - Present

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2020 Calamos Court #237, Naperville, IL 60563

RIA

CRD#: 105758

Naperville, IL

Current

October 18, 2024 - Present

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563

CRD#: 19850

NAPERVILLE, IL

Past

April 23, 2020 - May 24, 2024

NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENTS, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 105780

Chicago, IL

Past

April 23, 2020 - May 24, 2024

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7927

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 13, 2015 - February 25, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

VILLA PARK, IL

Past

May 13, 2015 - February 25, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

VILLA PARK, IL

Past

February 10, 2014 - February 12, 2015

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

February 10, 2014 - February 12, 2015

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

October 30, 2012 - September 19, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

April 16, 2012 - September 19, 2013

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

July 30, 2008 - March 26, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

BOLINGBROOK, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC | CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | CALAMOS ARISTA PARTNERS

CRD#: 105758 / SEC#: 801-29688

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1987 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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

California
(10/18/2024)

Idaho
(10/18/2024)

Illinois
(10/18/2024)

IAR

Illinois
(10/18/2024)

Oregon
(10/18/2024)

Washington
(10/18/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/29/2012

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/6/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2012

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/29/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC | CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | CALAMOS ARISTA PARTNERS

CRD#: 105758 / SEC#: 801-29688

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1987 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 245-7200

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

257

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,662
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 38,184,222,669

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George A. Taylor

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

NORTHERN TRUST INVESTMENTS, INCORPORATED

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/29/2012

Series 63

Date: 8/6/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2012

Series 6

Date: 7/29/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

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