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Chase Cates

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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CRD#: 7580053
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Professional summary


Chase Cates is a registered financial professional currently at MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Chase is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Chase has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 10, 2022 - Present

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: Esplanade Tower Iv 2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 780, Phoenix, AZ 85016
BD
CRD#: 31052
Phoenix, AZ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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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Alabama
(11/11/2022)
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Alaska
(11/11/2022)
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Arizona
(11/16/2022)
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Arkansas
(11/11/2022)
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California
(11/11/2022)
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Colorado
(11/11/2022)
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Connecticut
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Delaware
(11/11/2022)
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District of Columbia
(11/11/2022)
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
(11/14/2022)
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
(11/11/2022)
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West Virginia
(11/11/2022)
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Wisconsin
(11/11/2022)
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Wyoming
(11/11/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/25/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/23/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/10/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MF
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MFS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 31052 / SEC#: , 8-45321

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Mailing Address
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199
Phone number
(617) 954-5000
Established
Delaware since 10/27/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANYPARENT COMPANY
GEREMIA, CAROL WILLIAMDIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1456883
HARDIN, HEIDI WALTERSECRETARY2619251
HUNT, MICHAEL ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4150065
KEENAN, MICHAEL SEANPRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR2324763
SMELSTOR, JOSEPH JOHN IVTREASURER AND SENIOR GROUP CONTROLLER6247186

Disclosures


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Company Information


MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 31052Phoenix, AZ 85016

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