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Randy G. Paas

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CRD#: 1392205
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Professional summary


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Randy Gerd Paas was a registered financial professional .

Randy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Randy had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


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

December 2, 2022 - September 30, 2025

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 29, 2018 - December 31, 2022

COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172662
Louisville, KY
Past

January 21, 2014 - June 28, 2018

COMMONWEALTH AUSTRALIA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 136321
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

May 31, 2011 - February 3, 2012

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
LOUIVILLE, KY
Past

October 29, 2007 - May 31, 2011

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
LOUIVILLE, KY
Past

January 29, 2003 - April 10, 2007

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

April 26, 1993 - January 18, 1994

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 289
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 12, 1991 - March 20, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT
Past

November 28, 1989 - March 22, 1993

AELTUS CAPITAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 24928
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 22, 1985 - October 7, 1987

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
Past

August 22, 1985 - December 21, 1989

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13255
HARTFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/2/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/18/2014
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


QD
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

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


Main Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Phone number
(866) 251-6920
Established
Delaware since 01/21/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848

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