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Hays R. Culbreth

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS | Financial Advisor
Charlotte, NC 28262
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CRD#: 7004980
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Professional summary

Hays Ronald Culbreth is a registered financial professional currently at EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Hays is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Hays has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 13, 2023 - Present

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

January 21, 2021 - June 5, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Knoxville, TN
Past

January 21, 2021 - June 5, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Knoxville, TN
Past

February 21, 2019 - January 25, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

February 21, 2019 - January 25, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 11, 2018 - February 22, 2019

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17117
GREENEVILLE, TN
Past

August 22, 2018 - February 22, 2019

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17117
GREENEVILLE, TN

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

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Arizona
(9/9/2024)
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Colorado
(9/9/2024)
RR
Indiana
(9/9/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(9/9/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/9/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/9/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(9/9/2024)
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North Carolina
(6/13/2023)
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Ohio
(9/9/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/9/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/22/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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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
KAIS, JAMES MICHAELDIRECTOR2529327
LANE, NICHOLAS BURRITTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4994948
LARUSSA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4728315
SCANLON, STEPHEN CAULEYDIRECTOR2219308
SCAPPATOR, CANDACE LYNNFINOP / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4697607

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Company Information

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Financial AdvisorCRD#: 25900Charlotte, NC 28262

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