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Patrick L Sweeney

Investment Adviser Representative at First Trust Advisors LP

Boston, MACRD #7361005Dual-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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Patrick L. Sweeney is an investment adviser representative with First Trust Advisors LP in Boston, MA, where they have been registered since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 2021 and were previously registered with JOHN Hancock Investment Management LLC. 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 Massachusetts.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois, Massachusetts
Broker:
5 states and territories

Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont

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 10/15/2021
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/30/2021
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 5/8/2021

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

First Trust Portfolios L.P.Current
12/20/2022 – Boston, MA
First Trust Advisors LPCurrent
12/20/2022 – Boston, MA
JOHN Hancock Investment Management LLC
10/25/2021 – 11/29/2022Boston, MA

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. John Hancock
    Apr 2021 – Nov 2022Tempe, AZ
  2. John Hancock Investment Managment Distributors llc
    Apr 2021 – Nov 2022Boston, MA
  3. IHS Markit
    Jan 2021 – Mar 2021Andover, MA
  4. Eversource Energy
    May 2018 – Aug 2019Dorchester, MA
  5. John Moriarty
    Jun 2016 – Aug 2017Winchester, MA
  6. Saint Anselm College
    Sep 2015 – May 2019Manchester, NH
  7. Nottingham Trent University
    Sep 2019 – Oct 2020Nottingham
  8. First Trust Portfolios L.P.
    Dec 2022 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL
  9. First Trust Advisors L.P.
    Dec 2022 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 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

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Form ADV data as of April 30, 2026

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