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Francis J. Ifkovic

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 5877291
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Professional summary


Francis James Ifkovic III, who also goes by F James Ifkovic III, F. James Ifkovic III, James Ifkovic, Jim Ifkovic, Francis James Ifkovic, is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Francis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Francis has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


F James Ifkovic Iii | F. James Ifkovic Iii | James Ifkovic | Jim Ifkovic | Francis James Ifkovic

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 11, 2022 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 8501 Ibm Drive Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
BD
CRD#: 25900
Charlotte, NC
Past

April 1, 2020 - July 6, 2021

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 23, 2020 - April 1, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

June 27, 2017 - August 20, 2018

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT
Past

April 28, 2014 - April 5, 2017

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 14, 2012 - January 7, 2014

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
MADISON, CT
Past

March 11, 2011 - August 13, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
FARMINGTON, CT

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

RR
Alabama
(7/9/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(2/11/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/9/2025)
RR
Georgia
(7/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(7/9/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/9/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(7/9/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(7/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ED
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | AXA PARTNERS, A BUSINESS UNIT OF AXA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900 / SEC#: , 8-42123

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


Main Address
8501 Ibm Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 314-2137
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EQ HOLDINGS, LLCOWNER
D'AUGUSTE, ARIELLE RACHELGENERAL COUNSEL7252573
DURSO, ALFRED JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2546771
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

Disclosures


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Company Information


EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900Charlotte, NC 28262

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