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John C. Griffin

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 6482576
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Professional summary

John C Griffin, who also goes by John Charlies Griffin III, John Charles Griffin III, John Charles Griffin, is a registered financial professional currently at HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

John Charlies Griffin Iii | John Charles Griffin Iii | John Charles Griffin

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

August 7, 2023 - Present

HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

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

June 26, 2019 - April 18, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
TROY, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/25/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/26/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/11/2018
Securities Industry Essentials 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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