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Christopher J. Heino

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CRD#: 837213
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Professional summary


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Christopher John Heino, who also goes by Christopher J Heino, was a registered financial professional .

Christopher is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. Christopher had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 15, Series 5, Series 1 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Christopher J Heino

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 25, 2002 - August 24, 2016

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
RENO, NV
Past

May 17, 1996 - May 23, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

December 8, 1993 - September 9, 1994

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 18, 1987 - June 6, 1989

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 12, 1985 - February 4, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

February 1, 1985 - March 11, 1985

FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6871
Past

June 2, 1983 - November 29, 1984

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

February 3, 1978 - May 24, 1983

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

May 4, 1977 - November 25, 1977

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

May 4, 1977 - November 25, 1977

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

May 4, 1977 - November 25, 1977

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/7/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 5/2/1984
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/25/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/27/1977
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/16/1983
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
PACIFIC EQUITY SALES COMPANY | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC SECURITIES | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PACIFIC MUTUAL DISTRIBURTORS, INC.

CRD#: 4452 / SEC#: , 8-15264

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


Main Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Mailing Address
700 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6397
Phone number
(949) 219-6579
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PACIFIC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT OF APPLICANT
DARE, BARBARA ALYCEVICE PRESIDENT5074108
KISSEL, GEOFFREY PCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER7499710
LA ROQUE, SUZANNE MARIEASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4222767
SMITH, TREVOR TIMOTHYVICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICER4844953
YAMAUCHI, STARLA CHINVICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY7721024

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Company Information


PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 4452

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