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Ralph Giugliano

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CRD#: 1484147
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Professional summary


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Ralph Giugliano was a registered financial professional .

Ralph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Ralph had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

January 18, 2023 - April 24, 2025

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 21, 2020 - August 16, 2022

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37869
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

March 6, 2020 - May 26, 2020

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
ORLANDO, FL
Past

March 23, 2015 - February 6, 2019

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37739
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 18, 2014 - March 30, 2015

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

August 18, 2010 - July 18, 2014

FS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145244
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

March 15, 2005 - August 31, 2010

PROVASI CAPITAL PARTNERS LP

BD
CRD#: 119539
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 10, 2004 - April 1, 2005

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

January 21, 2003 - April 1, 2005

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

April 26, 2001 - October 29, 2002

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

February 14, 1997 - January 30, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 14, 1997 - January 30, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 16, 1994 - May 16, 1996

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

June 10, 1992 - January 5, 1994

FISCO EQUITY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24067
LINCOLN, RI
Past

December 17, 1990 - August 14, 1991

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

June 27, 1986 - June 3, 1989

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ

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: 6/9/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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