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Vikas Chandola

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CRD#: 6728892
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Vikas Chandola, who also goes by Yikas Chandola, was a registered financial professional .

Vikas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2017. Vikas had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Yikas Chandola

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.
NAME: VIKAS CHANDOLA INV REL RENTAL PROPERTY POSITION: Owner NATURE: Real Estate Development Rental and Leasing INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2009 ADDRESS: 405 N. Wabash Avenue, Unit 5106, Chicago IL 60611, United States DESCRIPTION: Rental property owner HARVARD UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SCHOOL POSITION: Teaching Assistant NATURE: Educational Services INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2016 ADDRESS: 51 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138, United States DESCRIPTION: Teaching Assistant for Graduate level classes - remote learning - most students are mid level executives in companies.Fall semesters - Teaching Assistant for Life Cycle and Supply Chain Sustainability class (ENVR E-151). Winter semester - Circular Economy course (ENVR E-158B) and Sustainable Business in the 21st century (ENVR E-135B). NEW EARTHB POSITION: Social Sustainability Consultant NATURE: Social Life Cycle Assessment consulting services and SHDB software licensing INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2015 ADDRESS: 11 Lois Lane, York ME 03909, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Social Sustainability Consulting to organizations seeking an understanding of the social impacts of their product and services and mapping the impacts to UN SDG goals. UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME POSITION: Volunteer and Contributing Author NATURE: Non-Profit and Charitable Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2017 ADDRESS: 1 rue Miollis, Paris , United States DESCRIPTION: Contributing author to the recently published Social Life Cycle Assessment Guidelines document published by UNEP and assist an international conglomerate in a pilot for implementing the guidelines document.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 19, 2021 - March 9, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

February 19, 2021 - March 9, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

March 16, 2020 - February 17, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

January 15, 2020 - February 17, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

July 21, 2017 - January 17, 2020

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
SCHAUMBURG, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/21/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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