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Dane J. Gunderson

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
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CRD#: 7418407
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Professional summary


Dane Jerome Gunderson is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Franklin, Tennessee and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Dane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Dane has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2021 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Office #1: 5000 Meridian Blvd Suite 500, Franklin, TN 37067
RIA
CRD#: 107027
FRANKLIN, TN
Current

October 1, 2021 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 5000 Meridian Blvd Suite 500, Franklin, TN 37067
BD
CRD#: 28519
Franklin, TN

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".
FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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

RR
Illinois
(11/5/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(11/5/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(12/21/2022)
IAR
Tennessee
(12/21/2022)
RR
Texas
(11/5/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/5/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/5/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/1/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 256,328,000,000

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Company Information


FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027Franklin, TN 37067

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