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Dane Jerome Gunderson

Investment Adviser Representative at First Trust Advisors LP

Franklin, TNCRD #7418407Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
5 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Dane Jerome Gunderson is an investment adviser representative with First Trust Advisors LP in Franklin, TN, where they have been registered since 2021, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois and Tennessee.

Office

5000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 500
Franklin, TN 37067

Advisors at this office: 46

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois, Tennessee
Broker:
2 states and territories

Illinois, Tennessee

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 11/5/2021
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/1/2021
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 8/17/2021

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

First Trust Advisors LPCurrent
11/5/2021 – Franklin, TN

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Broomfield HIGH School
    Aug 2013 – May 2017Broomfield, CO
  2. Lowe's
    Apr 2020 – Jul 2020Broomfield, CO
  3. University OF Wyoming
    Aug 2017 – May 2021Laramie, WY
  4. Storm Guard
    Feb 2021 – May 2021Brighton, CO
  5. First Trust Portfolios L.P.
    Jul 2021 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL
  6. First Trust Advisors L.P.
    Jul 2021 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About First Trust Advisors LP

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Performance-based fees
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$50,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Direct Indexing, Premium Direct Indexing™, Custom Option Solutions, Structured Investment Strategies, Equity Strategies, Values Based Strategies, Neutral Strategies, Defensive Strategies

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and Newsletters
Firm areas of expertise
Direct IndexingPremium Direct IndexingCustom Option SolutionsStructured Investment StrategiesEquity StrategiesValues Based StrategiesNeutral StrategiesDefensive Strategies

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPooled VehiclesCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
605
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
3
Main office:
Wheaton, IL
SEC file number:
801-39950

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of April 30, 2026

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