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Elizabeth M. Despain

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 5998353
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Professional summary

Elizabeth Margaret Despain, who also goes by Elizabeth Margaret Despain, Elizabeth Despain, is a registered financial professional currently at HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Elizabeth is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Elizabeth has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Elizabeth Margaret Despain | Elizabeth Despain

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

December 14, 2021 - Present

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 111 South Wacker Drive 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 113506
Chicago, IL
Past

February 27, 2012 - April 28, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

January 2, 2012 - April 28, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
DEERFIELD, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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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
(12/19/2022)
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Alaska
(12/19/2022)
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Arizona
(1/5/2023)
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Arkansas
(12/19/2022)
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California
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Colorado
(12/5/2022)
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Connecticut
(12/6/2022)
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Delaware
(12/19/2022)
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District of Columbia
(12/5/2022)
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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
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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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Puerto Rico
(12/5/2022)
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
(12/19/2022)
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West Virginia
(12/19/2022)
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Wisconsin
(12/19/2022)
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Wyoming
(12/19/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/19/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/24/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/14/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/24/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/30/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HF
HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BCA SECURITIES, INC. | HCA SECURITIES, INC. | HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 113506 / SEC#: , 8-53339

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

Main Address
111 South Wacker Drive 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
111 South Wacker Drive 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 443-4420
Established
Delaware since 02/21/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
HALABY, JOHN STEVEPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2543904
KUNKEL, JACOB JEFFREYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER6108628
MCCAIN, CHARLES FREDERICKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR4865638
NEE, STEPHANIE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4968097

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Company Information

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 113506Chicago, IL 60606

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