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Edward C. Wilson

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CRD#: 804106
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Professional summary


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Edward Cook Wilson JR was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. Edward had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 1 and Series 40 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

February 22, 2010 - January 10, 2014

VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 11, 2004 - January 23, 2009

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 6, 2001 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 5, 1997 - June 1, 2001

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 30, 1996 - May 9, 1997

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

October 12, 1994 - January 1, 1996

VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2269
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1990 - August 9, 1994

KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8127
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

February 2, 1990 - August 3, 1990

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

November 19, 1989 - January 25, 1990

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 31, 1984 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

February 15, 1984 - January 25, 1990

INTEGRATED RESOURCES MARKETING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6546
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 1983 - December 2, 1983

HUNTINGTON SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10562
Past

November 13, 1980 - January 12, 1983

FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7420
Past

March 22, 1977 - December 3, 1980

ILG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 422
Past

March 16, 1976 - April 7, 1978

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
Past

January 30, 1975 - March 6, 1976

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/10/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/25/1975
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 10/19/1977
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


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VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION
I. I. I. SECURITIES CORPORATION | VE | VANECK | VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 2269 / SEC#: , 8-4618

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


Main Address
666 Third Avenue 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017-4033
Mailing Address
666 Third Avenue 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017-4033
Phone number
(212) 293-2000
Established
Delaware since 08/01/1955
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORPORATION100% OWNER & PARENT
GOZZILLO, FRANCESCO MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2099916
RAPPAPORT, LEE ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP) AND DIRECTOR4682842
SIMON, JONATHAN RICHSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR5313394
VANECK, JAN FREDERICKPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR1695680

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Company Information


VAN ECK SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 2269

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