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Edward S. Hwang

METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES
Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
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CRD#: 5762519
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Professional summary


Edward Sunpil Hwang, who also goes by Edward S Hwang, is a registered financial professional currently at METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC located in Whippany, New Jersey.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Edward has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Edward S Hwang

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

December 13, 2022 - Present

METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: One Metlife Way, Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
BD
CRD#: 285684
Whippany, NJ
Past

April 13, 2018 - November 29, 2022

MFS INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107144
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 6, 2018 - November 29, 2022

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 30, 2016 - March 19, 2018

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 11, 2013 - March 19, 2018

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 5, 2013 - May 31, 2016

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 26, 2011 - February 21, 2013

BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105215
LEXINGTON, MA
Past

September 9, 2011 - February 21, 2013

BTS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8328
LINCOLN, MA
Past

April 29, 2010 - August 11, 2010

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
MERRIMACK, NH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
(1/10/2024)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
(12/13/2022)
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
(1/10/2024)
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Wisconsin
(1/10/2024)
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Wyoming
(1/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/22/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MI
METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC
METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285684 / SEC#: , 8-69857

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


Main Address
One Metlife Way, Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
Mailing Address
One Metlife Way, Whippany, NJ 07981-1449
Phone number
(973) 355-4000
Established
Delaware since 08/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
METLIFE INVESTORS GROUP, LLCSOLE MEMBER
HICKMAN, FRANK IIICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5056648
POLLARO, JOSEPH PATRICKPRESIDENT/CEO1910072
SERAFIN, ROBERT HPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2427123
YICK, MICHAEL JOHNCFO/FINOP & PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4187342

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Company Information


METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 285684Whippany, NJ 07981-1449

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