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Dudley K. Mcdonald

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CRD#: 728003
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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.

Dudley Kenneth Mcdonald JR was a registered financial professional .

Dudley is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Dudley had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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 advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

September 3, 2013 - December 31, 2014

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
MECHANICSVILLE, VA
Past

April 1, 2009 - January 27, 2012

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

March 11, 2009 - January 27, 2012

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

November 3, 2008 - December 19, 2008

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 12, 2008 - December 19, 2008

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 20, 2008 - July 11, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 20, 2008 - July 11, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
RICHMOND, VA
Past

January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 118269
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 21, 2003 - December 31, 2007

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
BETHSEDA, MD
Past

December 28, 1981 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

March 5, 1981 - May 23, 2003

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 5, 1981 - May 23, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

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".
NS
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/3/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/31/2014
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/6/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/2/1981
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

NS
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza Mailing Code: 01-17-402, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-33-401, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number
(888) 753-7364
Established
Delaware since 10/09/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (53 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

NSLLC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/8/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NFS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
FLAGLER, TAMMARA E.PRESIDENT5652398
GINNAN, STEVEN A.BOARD MANAGER6984613
JESTICE, KEVIN THOMASBOARD MANAGER5363377
ROSWELL, EWAN THEODOREAVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP3056545
SEVERSON, JAMES RICHARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4347559

Disclosures

Regulatory Event10
Arbitration3

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Company Information

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

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