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Andrew S. Ferraro

DWS DISTRIBUTORS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 6030489
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Professional summary


Andrew Stephen Ferraro, who also goes by Andrew Ferraro, Drew Ferraro, is a registered financial professional currently at DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Andrew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Andrew Ferraro | Drew Ferraro

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 name of the other business: Ferraro Family Holdings LLC the address of the other business: 7801 Pleasure Ave, Unit C-A, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243, United States the nature of the other business: Real Estate Rental Property your position: Class B Member the start date of your relationship: 11/23/2022 the approximate number of hours/month you devote to the other business: 1 hour a month the number of hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: 0 hours and briefly describe your duties relating to the other business: I help with the maintenance of the house and assisting in rental turnovers throughout the year.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 30, 2024 - Present

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 37306
Chicago, IL
Past

February 3, 2017 - October 1, 2024

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108928
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

February 2, 2017 - October 1, 2024

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
PRINCETON, NJ
Past

January 4, 2016 - January 18, 2017

PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106629
Andover, MA
Past

August 29, 2013 - January 18, 2017

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
ANDOVER, MA

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.

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Alabama
(9/30/2024)
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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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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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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
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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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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
(9/30/2024)
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Wyoming
(9/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/22/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/30/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DD
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
DEAWM DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | ZURICH KEMPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | SCUDDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | KEMPER DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | DWS SCUDDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | DWS INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC | DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | DEUTSCHE AM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37306 / SEC#: , 8-47765

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


Main Address
222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606-5808
Mailing Address
875 Third Avenue 27th Floor- Mail Stop Nyc03-2720, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 454-8608
Established
Delaware since 09/20/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DWS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AMERICAS , INC.SHAREHOLDER
ABBOTT, KEVIN SCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4210778
BALUYOT, RHEEZA RAMOSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER8028310
CHELEL, NICOLE M.CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4748490
IKUSS, AMANDA JEANVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR6602098
MAUTE, BRIAN CCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/DIRECTOR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / PRESIDENT2929953
REUTER, MICHELLE SVICE PRESIDENT6572669
SHIELDS, JOHN POWELL JRDIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT1950330
WILCZEWSKI, JOEL JOHNVICE PRESIDENT2815498

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 37306Chicago, IL 60606

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