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George N. Donnelly

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CRD#: 806202
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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.

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George Nelson Donnelly was a registered financial professional .

George is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. George had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, PC, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 12 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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Experience

Past

February 4, 2009 - February 2, 2010

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38383
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

August 8, 2001 - February 4, 2009

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

May 11, 2001 - July 13, 2001

FIRST SECURITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24035
KINGSTON, PA
Past

August 5, 1998 - April 27, 1999

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 26, 1998 - August 5, 1998

CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 629
CARMEL, IN
Past

August 13, 1996 - January 24, 1997

AFSG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18374
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

October 28, 1994 - September 19, 1995

AFSG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18374
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

May 3, 1991 - July 18, 1994

D.E. FREY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23595
DENVER, CO
Past

February 28, 1990 - May 8, 1991

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 29, 1988 - May 13, 1989

HANIFEN, IMHOFF INC.

BD
CRD#: 2126
Past

September 6, 1988 - February 6, 1990

HANIFEN, IMHOFF SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10620
Past

April 17, 1985 - October 17, 1988

HANIFEN, IMHOFF INC.

BD
CRD#: 2126
Past

March 20, 1975 - October 1, 1984

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/28/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/31/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/15/1975
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 8/30/1990
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 8/30/1990
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 7/30/1986
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 9/1/1977
NYSE Branch Manager Examination

Current Firm

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AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION | PHILADELPHIA FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | PFG DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | LOMBARD INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383 / SEC#: , 8-48416

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

Main Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1650 Market Street 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(484) 530-4800
Established
Delaware since 01/26/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
APPS BD, LLCSHAREHOLDER
BONNER, JOHN FRANCISDIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY7983498
FISCHER, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR1191103
KLEIN, VIRGINIA ANNDIRECTOR2985970
SODERBERG, ALISON NICOLEPRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6824140

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Company Information

AXCELUS FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

CRD#: 38383

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