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Paul Bello

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.
WHEATON, IL 60187
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CRD#: 7778135
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Professional summary

Paul Bello, who also goes by Paul Thomas Bello, is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Paul has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Paul Thomas Bello

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 9, 2026 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

March 31, 2025 - February 5, 2026

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

October 20, 2023 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 14, 2023 - February 5, 2026

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX

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.

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RR
Illinois
(2/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/14/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/9/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FT
FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.
FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. | NIKE SECURITIES L.P.

CRD#: 28519 / SEC#: , 8-43843

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

Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Illinois since 05/10/1991
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GRACE PARTNERS OF DUPAGE L.P.LIMITED PARTNER
BOWEN, JAMES ALLENCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1123316
BOWEN, MARISA ANNMANAGING DIRECTOR1949032
DYKAS, JAMES MARTINCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / MANAGING DIRECTOR2264809
JACKSON, ERIK SORENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2950559
JARDINE, WILLIAM SCOTTGENERAL COUNSEL2609233
MCGAREL, DAVID GERARDMANAGING DIRECTOR2945880
MCGAREL, DAVID GERARDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2945880
ROGGENSACK, ANDREW SCOTTPRESIDENT1582059
THE CHARGER CORPORATIONGENERAL PARTNER

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Company Information

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

CRD#: 28519Wheaton, IL 60187

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